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SD05 PYU

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,272 mi
Last recorded80,272 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 PYU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 80,272 miles

LIGHT UNDER BODY RUST

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC GOING RUSTY

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 79,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

LIGHT UNDER BODY RUST

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC RUSTY ON OUTER FACE

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,486 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Battery insecure

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S GOING RUSTY ON INNER FACE

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,830 miles

Battery insecure

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GOING RUSTY

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS GOING RUSTY

Pass 22 May 2009 51,006 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 39,048 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 39,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PYU is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

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

Is SD05 PYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 PYU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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