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SD05 ODN

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,335 mi
Last recorded60,335 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 ODN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight underbody corrosion no structural weakness

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,290 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 57,184 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,364 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 47,859 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,859 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,788 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,493 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 34,212 miles

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

off side front tyre perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,255 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 29,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,350 miles

front and rear brake getting worn

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 ODN is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD05 ODN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD05 ODN registered?

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

Is SD05 ODN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 ODN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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