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SD05 OEA

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,332 mi
Last recorded48,332 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,980 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 39,980 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,402 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 32,402 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 28,895 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,482 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,854 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 15,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,206 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 OEA is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OEA, 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 OEA registered?

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

Is SD05 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 OEA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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