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EO05 KXV

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

134,907 mi
Last recorded134,907 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 KXV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 134,907 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 128,399 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 118,006 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,730 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,752 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,689 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 91,957 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,357 miles

flexible exhaust section deteriorated/ heavily corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 90,357 miles

Brake performance not tested insufficient brake pad thickness (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

both rear brakes have slight bind

flexible exhaust section deteriorated/ heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,183 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 85,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside 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 16 Mar 2017 78,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,465 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,637 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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,225 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,823 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,345 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,298 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KXV is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO05 KXV registered?

EO05 KXV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EO05 KXV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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