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SD05 ODE

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,928 mi
Last recorded76,928 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 ODE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 76,928 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

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

coolant leak

eml on

handbrake has a lot of travel

Fail 24 Mar 2016 76,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both headlamps deteriorated

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

coolant leak

eml on

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,904 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust frontpipe flex blowing and rubber mounting missing

rear bumper cover insecure

rear chassis legs corroded at suspension pick up points

steering rack inner ends worn

windscreen cracked, outwith drivers view of the road

Fail 28 Mar 2014 63,821 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust frontpipe flex blowing and rubber mounting missing

rear bumper cover insecure

rear chassis legs corroded at suspension pick up points

steering rack inner ends worn

windscreen cracked, outwith drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,907 miles

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

baffles insecure/ cat breaking up in centre silencer

Fail 16 Mar 2012 51,349 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

baffles insecure/ cat breaking up in centre silencer

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,860 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,312 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 16,079 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 15,915 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SD05 ODE is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SD05 ODE, 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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SD05 ODE is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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