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SN55 FPF

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,568 mi
Last recorded66,568 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 FPF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 66,568 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 39,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,800 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 37,800 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside rear tyre outer wall cut not deep enough to shop cords

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,610 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front tyres wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Apr 2011 27,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front tyres wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,662 miles

rear disc pitted

Fail 6 Apr 2010 24,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear disc pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,682 miles

Nearside Front 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 wiper blades smearing

fuel gauge faulty

headlamp aim slightly low

horn slightly faulty

number plate lamps

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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SN55 FPF is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SN55 FPF, 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 SN55 FPF registered?

SN55 FPF is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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