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KN54 YZJ

2005 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,494 mi
Last recorded77,494 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 YZJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 77,494 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,389 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 73,389 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 70,644 miles

drivers window not opening

offside and nearside indicator repeaters dim

offside front drive shaft outer c/v gaiter in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2016 70,634 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits in inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

drivers window not opening

headlights main beams aimed anywhere

offside and nearside indicator repeaters dim

offside front drive shaft outer c/v gaiter in poor condition

offside rear brake dragging

offside rear tyre cracking on outside wall

Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,510 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,498 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R Tyre Inner Wall Deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 61,498 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R Tyre Inner Wall Deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 58,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 55,549 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,697 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,267 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,985 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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KN54 YZJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KN54 YZJ, 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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KN54 YZJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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