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RV05 SZW

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,351 mi
Last recorded78,351 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 SZW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 78,351 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,366 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 70,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,902 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 61,884 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,591 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

water level warning lamp on dash

Fail 5 Nov 2015 55,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted

water level warning lamp on dash

Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,547 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre showing cracking in lines of tread

Fail 10 Sep 2013 52,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre showing cracking in lines of tread

Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,291 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 48,030 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 46,220 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,790 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,092 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RV05 SZW is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV05 SZW, 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 RV05 SZW registered?

RV05 SZW is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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