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SK05 VMU

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,762 mi
Last recorded91,762 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 VMU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 91,762 miles

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

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

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

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

cut on sidewall of n/s/f tyre

front brake discs slightly corroded

misting of oil at n/s/f driveshaft seal

n/s/r door handle insecure however can still be opened from outside

o/s/r tyre close to wear bands

Fail 9 May 2013 91,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

cut on sidewall of n/s/f tyre

front brake discs slightly corroded

misting of oil at n/s/f driveshaft seal

n/s/r door handle insecure however can still be opened from outside

o/s/r tyre close to wear bands

Pass 11 May 2012 86,554 miles

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

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

front wipers split

slight blow at front exhaust joint

Fail 11 May 2012 86,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wipers split

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight blow at front exhaust joint

Pass 10 May 2011 77,530 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 62,760 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,407 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit 4/3mm

exhaust rear join badly corroded slight blow rear outer skin badly corroded

gearbox area damp

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

vatious small dents and scratches , drivers seat torn

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded at rear joins & silencer

rear wiper torn

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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SK05 VMU is a 2005 MG ZS in Red 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 SK05 VMU, 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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SK05 VMU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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