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PE05 CHC

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,534 mi
Last recorded61,534 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 CHC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,534 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 61,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 58,697 miles

Front exhaust bracket deteriorated x2

Offside rear door handle stiff

Oil filter corroded and damp

Fail 5 May 2016 58,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil filter leaking

Pass 17 May 2015 55,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body corroded but no holes

Pass 1 May 2014 51,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Noise on *ENGINE*

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Noise on *ENGINE*

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox leak

n/s/r door handle stiff and slighly loose.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,635 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,338 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,669 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,796 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 24,796 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,458 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 18,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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PE05 CHC is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 58,252 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE05 CHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE05 CHC registered?

PE05 CHC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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