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SD05 PYB

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,826 mi
Last recorded90,826 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 PYB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 83,275 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 83,275 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 79,405 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 79,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 69,306 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not reaching cords

Fail 25 May 2011 69,305 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut but not reaching cords

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,090 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 52,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 34,402 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 34,402 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,618 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 19,612 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PYB is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PYB, 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

How do I check the history of SD05 PYB?

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What year was SD05 PYB registered?

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

Is SD05 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 PYB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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