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DG05 DZK

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,064 mi
Last recorded132,064 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 DZK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 132,064 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 132,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2016 117,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between manifold and front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 117,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between manifold and front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,492 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 104,488 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 91,610 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 91,608 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,102 miles

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2013 78,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,557 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 66,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 56,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four brake discs rusting

Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 47,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,084 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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DG05 DZK is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DG05 DZK, 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 DG05 DZK registered?

DG05 DZK is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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