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R88 SCH

2005 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,060 mi
Last recorded118,060 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 SCH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 118,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,008 miles

slight corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 20 Mar 2018 115,479 miles

Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has wear on inner edge

vehicle under body has been undersealed in some areas

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,776 miles

Full exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 108,774 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Full exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,395 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 84,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,105 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 63,851 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,851 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,614 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,155 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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R88 SCH is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R88 SCH, 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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R88 SCH is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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