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SD05 PXG

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,768 mi
Last recorded69,768 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,768 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 69,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 64,878 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,651 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,540 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 52,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 45,137 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 45,126 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 35,724 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 29,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,774 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 PXG is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PXG, 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 PXG registered?

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

Is SD05 PXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 PXG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD05 PXG have outstanding finance?

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