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SO54 CHF

2005 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,473 mi
Last recorded97,473 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 97,473 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

offside front c.v gaiter perishing.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,559 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2011 78,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 60,999 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper split at ends

Fail 10 Mar 2010 60,988 miles

Centre Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Centre Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper split at ends

Fail 23 Feb 2009 53,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,418 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 CHF is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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