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SD05 PXV

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,796 mi
Last recorded123,796 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 PXV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 123,796 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 123,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 117,949 miles

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

Oil leak

coolant warning light on .

Fail 14 Mar 2012 117,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coolant warning light on .

Pass 16 Mar 2011 101,055 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 101,055 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 83,544 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 83,544 miles

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

coolant leak from cylinder head gasket area

Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,953 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 64,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,799 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 PXV is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

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

Is SD05 PXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 PXV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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