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SD05 PWV

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,051 mi
Last recorded71,051 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,051 miles

Oil leak oil filter ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 71,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 68,419 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,047 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 61,742 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,331 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 58,306 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 54,065 miles

rear bumper loose on ns of car

Fail 4 Apr 2012 54,065 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear bumper loose on ns of car

Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,278 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 49,278 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,831 miles

CUSTOMER ADVISORY EXHAUST NOISY.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 41,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE.

ADVISE PLASTIC ENGINE BELLY PAN INSECURE.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,359 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,347 miles

near side mirror glass damaged

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 PWV is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

SD05 PWV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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