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SN05 OSF

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,301 mi
Last recorded87,301 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 OSF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,805 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 73,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,928 miles

offside rear main axle bush is starting to split

Fail 12 Aug 2011 70,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake discs are heavily corroded

offside rear main axle bush is starting to split

Pass 13 Aug 2010 63,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f brake slight bind disc slighty blue

rear discs badly corroded n/s & o/s

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,476 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 53,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,258 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 42,193 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

parking brake has little reserve travel left when fully applied

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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SN05 OSF is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SN05 OSF, 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 SN05 OSF registered?

SN05 OSF is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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