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SD05 SNU

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,761 mi
Last recorded125,761 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 125,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes starting to detoriate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes starting to detoriate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 121,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in white grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 121,547 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Joint between fuel filler pipe and tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in white grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 115,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in white grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 110,003 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 100,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 91,823 miles

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Damage to exterior of vehicle

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2015 91,815 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipes covered in protective coating

Damage to exterior of vehicle

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2014 82,315 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 70,422 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,386 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 57,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,508 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 54,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 40,721 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 38,198 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 38,198 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,517 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 SNU is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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