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SD05 ODG

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,852 mi
Last recorded69,852 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 ODG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 69,852 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 60,089 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 60,089 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills/ jacking point quite heavily (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,399 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,107 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 50,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,534 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,483 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,283 miles

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

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

corrosion on offside and nearside front floor sections

cut in shoulder offside front tyre

nearside washer jet partialy blocked

offside front brake slight binding

rear exhaust heavily corroded front flexi deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2015 44,283 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

corrosion on offside and nearside front floor sections

cut in shoulder offside front tyre

nearside washer jet partialy blocked

offside front brake slight binding

rear exhaust heavily corroded front flexi deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2014 41,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,946 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,261 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside mirror slightly loose

Fail 13 Mar 2013 40,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Battery insecure

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

Offside mirror slightly loose

Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,382 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 38,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,879 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,694 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 31,694 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,758 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,753 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 23,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,699 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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SD05 ODG is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ODG, 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 SD05 ODG registered?

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

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