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KE55 KRU

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,832 mi
Last recorded82,832 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 KRU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 82,832 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,973 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 70,382 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 65,050 miles

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

Nearside rear brake caliper defective.

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,050 miles

Nearside rear brake caliper defective.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,939 miles

Handbrake travel

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

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,970 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres slight high parts

Fail 29 Sep 2009 41,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres slight high parts

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,634 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 40,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 KRU is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE55 KRU registered?

KE55 KRU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is KE55 KRU safe to buy?

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