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SD05 PYL

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,180 mi
Last recorded88,180 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,935 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,215 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 80,215 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,565 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,731 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 60,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 43,193 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 PYL is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

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

Is SD05 PYL safe to buy?

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