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SD05 PYF

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,837 mi
Last recorded80,837 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 PYF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,837 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,889 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 52,889 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,446 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,601 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 35,601 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,077 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,126 miles

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

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

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 PYF is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYF, 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 PYF registered?

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

Is SD05 PYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 PYF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD05 PYF have outstanding finance?

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