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SP05 ETF

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,913 mi
Last recorded88,913 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 ETF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,913 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 72,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,005 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,575 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,341 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,246 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 45,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,601 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,022 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 32,022 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,432 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2.8MM

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

O/S/R BRAKE STICKING AND NOISY WHEN TURNING WHEEL

P.A.S BELT SPLITTING

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER FROM FRONT BRAKES

Fail 11 Jul 2008 25,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2.8MM

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

O/S/R BRAKE STICKING AND NOISY WHEN TURNING WHEEL

P.A.S BELT SPLITTING

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER FROM FRONT BRAKES

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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SP05 ETF is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SP05 ETF, 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 SP05 ETF registered?

SP05 ETF is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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