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KD05 XBH

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,695 mi
Last recorded73,695 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 XBH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,695 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 73,695 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 65,341 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 65,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,607 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,127 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 37,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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KD05 XBH is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KD05 XBH, 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 KD05 XBH registered?

KD05 XBH is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is KD05 XBH safe to buy?

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