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SW54 MPU

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,567 mi
Last recorded87,567 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 MPU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 87,567 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 87,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 71,913 miles

Headlamps adjusters only just able to turn to meen mot minimum height

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front section of exhaust deterioated

Fail 19 Nov 2014 71,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front section of exhaust deterioated

nsr outer door handle broken

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,246 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,377 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 46,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,420 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 36,420 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,493 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 32,487 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,720 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,972 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 18,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 18,449 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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SW54 MPU is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW54 MPU, 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 SW54 MPU registered?

SW54 MPU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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