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HG05 GKJ

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,423 mi
Last recorded50,423 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 GKJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 50,423 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 50,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 46,416 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 45,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,439 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 42,115 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 42,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 38,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,235 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,749 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 17,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,758 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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HG05 GKJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HG05 GKJ, 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 HG05 GKJ registered?

HG05 GKJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is HG05 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 GKJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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