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DB02 KJB

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

133,955 mi
Last recorded133,955 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB02 KJB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 133,955 miles

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

Central Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 133,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 130,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering pump noisy

Fail 8 Jun 2018 130,399 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering pump noisy

Pass 15 Jun 2017 125,068 miles

oil leaks

rear arm bushes worn.

rusty under side of car

slight exhaust blow.

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,758 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 118,747 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine over heating (7.3.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 118,318 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 115,318 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all brake discs corroded

offside rear brake stuck on slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,517 miles

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

abnormal tyre wear on offside rear

Fail 11 Mar 2014 99,517 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

abnormal tyre wear on offside rear

Pass 14 Feb 2013 90,469 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 90,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 90,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,210 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 88,210 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

all brake discs rusted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,817 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 61,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,970 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 47,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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DB02 KJB is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DB02 KJB, 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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DB02 KJB is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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