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SF05 UZD

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,396 mi
Last recorded71,396 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 71,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,371 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 65,371 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 61,308 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 61,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,487 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,746 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the front brake discs are worn (lipped)

the fuel tank is corroded

the rear brake discs are scored worn & pitted

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,107 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,141 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front 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 UZD 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 80%.

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 UZD, 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 UZD registered?

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

Is SF05 UZD safe to buy?

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