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SF05 UYW

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

141,026 mi
Last recorded141,026 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 UYW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 141,026 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 141,026 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 137,161 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 137,161 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 131,109 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 127,133 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 127,114 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 124,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 124,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 116,914 miles

Handbrake travel high but not excessive

Fail 12 Jul 2021 116,914 miles

Handbrake travel high but not excessive

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 110,530 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 99,933 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,009 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,659 miles

O/S and N/S front inner pads appear low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,589 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 75,976 miles

Small crack in lower windscreen. This is not in the the drivers view area

Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,371 miles

Bottom of windscreen cracked giving view of the bonnet

Pass 14 Jul 2012 63,002 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,026 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,058 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,963 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,905 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)

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)

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 UYW is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SF05 UYW, 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 SF05 UYW registered?

SF05 UYW is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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