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GK05 XDX

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,339 mi
Last recorded79,339 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XDX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 79,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,050 miles

All brake disc have some corrosion and wear

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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)

cover sills fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 70,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

All brake disc have some corrosion and wear

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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)

cover sills fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,912 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil level on minimum

Fail 27 Mar 2015 66,907 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil level on minimum

Pass 1 Mar 2014 58,534 miles

both front outer cv gaitors perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2014 58,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

both front outer cv gaitors perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,036 miles

ABS light on prior too retest codes cleared no ABS light on at time of retest or after.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 47,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,222 miles

both front tyers worn inner and outer edge

Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyers worn inner and outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,152 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,942 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 29,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,953 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 22,938 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 XDX is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc 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 GK05 XDX, 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 XDX registered?

GK05 XDX is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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