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GK05 UUR

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,472 mi
Last recorded105,472 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 UUR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 105,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 105,445 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 103,811 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 100,243 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 96,263 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 96,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,575 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 94,574 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and nearside front jacking points corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,994 miles

front discs lipped

front exhaust outer shroud loose

Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,189 miles

Rear anti-rollbar end link bushes worn

Signs of 2 coolant leaks

Slight corrosion to front floor areas

Fail 9 Mar 2015 85,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear anti-rollbar end link bushes worn

Signs of 2 coolant leaks

Slight corrosion to front floor areas

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,565 miles

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

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

Signs of coolant under inlet manifold

Signs that o/s/r brake has overheated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,095 miles

both cv boots perished

exhaust well corroded

front exhaust flexi well corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,230 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cut in sidewall no cords exposed

Fail 19 Mar 2012 52,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front floor pans have surface rust

both rear wheels binding slightly

o/s/r tyre cut in sidewall no cords exposed

Fail 24 Mar 2011 42,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside steering rack boot damp but no splits evident at time of test

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,746 miles

nearside steering rack boot damp but no splits evident at time of test

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,219 miles

rear shock lower bushes slightly worn

wipers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,596 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,178 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

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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GK05 UUR is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK05 UUR, 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 GK05 UUR registered?

GK05 UUR is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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