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KE55 EHJ

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,894 mi
Last recorded46,894 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 EHJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,894 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 46,894 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,329 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,053 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 44,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,969 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 34,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,633 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,275 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 1 Sep 2010 22,580 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 22,580 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,162 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,738 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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KE55 EHJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KE55 EHJ, 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 KE55 EHJ registered?

KE55 EHJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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