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SO54 CHD

2005 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,126 mi
Last recorded114,126 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 CHD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 114,126 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 110,123 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 96,869 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,307 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 96,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 89,341 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 89,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,244 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 76,973 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,849 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,190 miles

Battery insecure

auxiliary belt noise

brake squeal

exhaust front flexi damaged & centre badly corroded

nsf wheel inner rim damaged slightly

oil leak

various dents scratches

Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,357 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,344 miles

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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SO54 CHD is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SO54 CHD, 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 SO54 CHD registered?

SO54 CHD is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is SO54 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 CHD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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