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SJ05 HZE

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,178 mi
Last recorded75,178 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 HZE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,178 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,823 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 62,801 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 62,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,683 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2014 58,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2013 53,757 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 53,757 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 18,407 miles

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

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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SJ05 HZE is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SJ05 HZE, 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 SJ05 HZE registered?

SJ05 HZE is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is SJ05 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 HZE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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