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EO05 KWS

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,373 mi
Last recorded56,373 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 KWS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 56,373 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 56,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/front tyre just on limit

Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,488 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 46,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,290 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 31,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,925 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,947 miles

rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,086 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 11,708 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 10,617 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 9,581 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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EO05 KWS is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO05 KWS, 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 EO05 KWS registered?

EO05 KWS is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EO05 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 KWS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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