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SD05 PXK

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

84,346 mi
Last recorded84,346 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 PXK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,346 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2014 84,328 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2013 74,784 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 73,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,750 miles

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

advise tracking

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 60,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

advise tracking

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise o/s/r hand brake cable mounting bracket loose

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 11 Apr 2011 50,768 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise o/s/r hand brake cable mounting bracket loose

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 17 Feb 2011 49,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,286 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,286 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 35,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 35,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,338 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 25,338 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 PXK is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 PXK, 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 PXK registered?

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

Is SD05 PXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 PXK shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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