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SV05 HRR

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,075 mi
Last recorded78,075 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 HRR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 78,075 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 78,075 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 76,289 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,974 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 75,313 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,486 miles

n/s/r wheel bindind

Fail 19 Oct 2013 67,213 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 67,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,382 miles

battery loose

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,303 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,412 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,053 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,987 miles

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

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

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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SV05 HRR is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV05 HRR, 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 SV05 HRR registered?

SV05 HRR is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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