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DK05 EYP

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,318 mi
Last recorded69,318 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 EYP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,318 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 61,446 miles

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 54,574 miles

Oil leak

lambda high

Pass 7 Jun 2014 45,604 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nearside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2014 45,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nearside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2014 45,584 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 37,717 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,294 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,214 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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DK05 EYP is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DK05 EYP, 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 DK05 EYP registered?

DK05 EYP is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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