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KE55 EHM

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,039 mi
Last recorded97,039 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 EHM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,039 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor near jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor near jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 97,025 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid does not open

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor near jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor near jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 90,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 May 2018 89,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 79,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 79,800 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 74,465 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,201 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 68,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 63,961 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 57,703 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,255 miles

slight bind rear brakes..

Fail 15 Jun 2011 53,255 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind rear brakes..

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2009 37,969 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing advise

offside front tyre inner edge wearing advise

Pass 9 Aug 2008 30,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 EHM is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KE55 EHM, 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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KE55 EHM is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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