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SP55 DMZ

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,489 mi
Last recorded68,489 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 DMZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 68,489 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 54,183 miles

o/s/r foot and hand brake low

Fail 4 May 2011 53,805 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r foot and hand brake low

Pass 13 May 2010 36,896 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

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

Fail 12 May 2010 36,894 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Both front and nearside rear tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

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

Nearside rear door, outer handle insecure.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,903 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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SP55 DMZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SP55 DMZ, 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 SP55 DMZ registered?

SP55 DMZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is SP55 DMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 DMZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP55 DMZ have outstanding finance?

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