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KG05 DUH

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,032 mi
Last recorded96,032 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 DUH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 96,032 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 92,862 miles

Breather hose not connected

Gearbox leaking

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

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

Slight leak from power steering rack

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

Fail 16 May 2012 92,825 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Breather hose not connected

Gearbox leaking

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

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

Slight leak from power steering rack

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,050 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 85,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,870 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,276 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,617 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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KG05 DUH 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 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 KG05 DUH, 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 KG05 DUH registered?

KG05 DUH is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is KG05 DUH safe to buy?

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