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SF55 FXV

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,096 mi
Last recorded52,096 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 FXV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 52,096 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

engine light on

n/s/f outer door handle loose

n/s/r brake bind and slightly noisy

Fail 22 Oct 2014 52,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f outer door handle loose

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

engine light on

n/s/r brake bind and slightly noisy

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,258 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes starting to split

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s/f brake back plate missing

Fail 13 Sep 2013 41,258 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front lower wishbone bushes starting to split

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s/f brake back plate missing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,489 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,192 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres feathered on the inside

Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,241 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 19,536 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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SF55 FXV is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SF55 FXV, 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 SF55 FXV registered?

SF55 FXV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is SF55 FXV safe to buy?

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