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SD05 PXA

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,280 mi
Last recorded117,280 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 117,280 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2018 117,280 miles

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,453 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre has some damage to inner part of tread

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 94,579 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front boost hose rubbing against radiator

Front coolant hose rubbing against radiator and turbo

Fail 23 May 2016 94,578 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure hmdi (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure hmdi (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front boost hose rubbing against radiator

Front coolant hose rubbing against radiator and turbo

Pass 15 May 2015 76,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2015 76,777 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2014 71,561 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,834 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 68,834 miles

Centre Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,010 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 61,010 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 56,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,412 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 47,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,952 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,303 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,939 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 PXA is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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