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SF55 TMU

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,204 mi
Last recorded68,204 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 TMU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,204 miles

exhaust manifold blowing slightly

o/s/r door handle damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2012 68,002 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 59,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 47,702 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2010 47,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 38,303 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 37,953 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING NOISEY

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 TMU is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SF55 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

SF55 TMU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is SF55 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 TMU shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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