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SF05 UYY

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,129 mi
Last recorded85,129 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 UYY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,129 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 81,868 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 81,866 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 76,871 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 72,014 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 61,466 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2013 61,466 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 54,696 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 54,695 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,517 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,146 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 43,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,943 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 31,731 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 31,731 miles

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

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 UYY is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYY, 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 UYY registered?

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

Is SF05 UYY safe to buy?

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