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SF05 UVM

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,431 mi
Last recorded70,431 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 UVM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 70,431 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 27 May 2013 60,169 miles

Front Discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F wiper blade is slightly torn

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 5 Jun 2012

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded

fuel tank corroded,not leaking

n/s/r brake disc pitted

rear wiper blade torn

slight binding rear brakes

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,263 miles

slight pitting front discs

a/c inop

slight binding rear brakes

slight corrosion fuel tank

slight dampness n/s driveshaft oil seal

Fail 7 Jun 2011 45,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

a/c inop

slight binding rear brakes

slight corrosion fuel tank

slight dampness n/s driveshaft oil seal

slight pitting front discs

Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,138 miles

evedince of coolant leak at front of engine

Fail 15 Jun 2010 37,138 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brake discs pitted/scored

evedince of coolant leak at front of engine

Pass 29 May 2009 28,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,857 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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SF05 UVM is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SF05 UVM, 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 SF05 UVM registered?

SF05 UVM is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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