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SN05 OSG

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

84,311 mi
Last recorded84,311 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 OSG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,311 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 3 Jun 2016 84,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 8 Jun 2015 71,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f door handle sticking

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,908 miles

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

o/s/f door handle sticking

Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyres fitted between front and rear axles

Fail 16 Jun 2014 61,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyres fitted between front and rear axles

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,663 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 50,663 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,117 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2012 38,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both nearside and offside outer cv boot clips broken

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,998 miles

exhaust corrodsed art rear join

fuel tank corroded

n/sr door handle loose

Pass 12 Aug 2010 29,728 miles

front discs & pads worn

fuel tank corroded

n/sr door handle faulty

n/sr roadwheel has slight damage on inner side

Fail 12 Aug 2010 29,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs & pads worn

fuel tank corroded

n/sr door handle faulty

n/sr roadwheel has slight damage on inner side

Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,432 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 24,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,132 miles

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

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 OSG is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

SN05 OSG is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is SN05 OSG safe to buy?

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