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KP54 DJY

2005 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,741 mi
Last recorded151,741 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 DJY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 151,741 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 140,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 140,179 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicators have been put on two switches on the dash board

Pass 2 Jun 2018 129,119 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 115,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 103,454 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 100,915 miles

Both rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

EML light on dash

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2014 100,906 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

EML light on dash

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2013 95,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 Trailing 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,576 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 88,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,959 miles

slight wear on inner edges of both front tyres

Fail 3 Aug 2011 81,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight wear on inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2010 77,957 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 68,696 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 68,374 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s rear tyre tread unevenly worn(may cause road noise),

Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,198 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,234 miles

AUXILLARY DRIVE BELT CRACKING (WITH A/C).

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

HORN WORKING ,BUTIS OBVIOUSLY INEFFICIENT FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE!.

REAR BUMPER LOOSE

WATER IN BOOT WELL?.

tracking requires adjusting

Fail 16 Jan 2008 39,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

AUXILLARY DRIVE BELT CRACKING (WITH A/C).

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES

HORN WORKING ,BUTIS OBVIOUSLY INEFFICIENT FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE!.

REAR BUMPER LOOSE

WATER IN BOOT WELL?.

tracking requires adjusting

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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KP54 DJY is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KP54 DJY, 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 KP54 DJY registered?

KP54 DJY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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