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SF55 PVN

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,740 mi
Last recorded52,740 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 PVN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,740 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 52,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 36,333 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,855 miles

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

Wear on all brake disks

Fail 7 Oct 2011 30,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Low effort with o/s handbrake

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

Wear on all brake disks

Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,286 miles

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

Front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Offside front & nearside front brake backing plates showing signs of heavy corrosion

Parking brake travel

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,762 miles

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

fuel tank corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,612 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank corrosion

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 PVN is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVN, 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 SF55 PVN registered?

SF55 PVN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is SF55 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 PVN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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