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SA05 LDJ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,484 mi
Last recorded96,484 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 LDJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,484 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 85,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,578 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 82,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

locking devices in ns and os front lower ball joint castle nuts are over size,

o s rear brake caliper lazy on handbrake, but does work . sugest replace

Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,793 miles

front door windows tinted

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,682 miles

Front offside tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 49,682 miles

Front offside tyre wearing on inside edge.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 41,477 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,842 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,616 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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SA05 LDJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol 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 SA05 LDJ, 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 SA05 LDJ registered?

SA05 LDJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SA05 LDJ safe to buy?

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