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PX05 SWY

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,501 mi
Last recorded67,501 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 SWY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,501 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 60,201 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 60,201 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,631 miles

Offside rear brake pipe is coated

Fail 8 Sep 2015 56,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake pipe is coated

Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,002 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,712 miles

front coil springs starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,807 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,260 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 35,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,990 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,519 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,896 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,973 miles

Unable to test the n/s/r seat belt due to the child seat being present.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 15,973 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Unable to test the n/s/r seat belt due to the child seat being present.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,924 miles

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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PX05 SWY is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX05 SWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX05 SWY registered?

PX05 SWY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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