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CU05 KYW

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,988 mi
Last recorded79,988 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 KYW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,377 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm, bush is also deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 77,725 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside, strong advise (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm, bush is also deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 68,945 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 68,944 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 68,165 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 59,900 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 46,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,002 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,968 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,833 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2011 15,769 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 9,328 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 7,085 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 7,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 5,256 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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CU05 KYW is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CU05 KYW, 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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CU05 KYW is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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