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KP54 DJZ

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,582 mi
Last recorded106,582 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 DJZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,582 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 106,582 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,527 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 97,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,367 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Mar 2020 91,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,258 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 82,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,839 miles

Offside Front brake pads and disc worn

Fail 7 Mar 2018 72,127 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,193 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 61,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,951 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Offside front brake appears to have been binding on - no signs of binding during test

Fail 28 Mar 2014 40,598 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,598 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,652 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 36,652 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 33,488 miles

Slightly excessive hand brake lever travel

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,488 miles

Slightly excessive hand brake lever travel

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,364 miles

Slightly excessive handbrake lever travel.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,899 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,685 miles

slight bind o/s/f

Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,437 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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KP54 DJZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DJZ, 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 DJZ registered?

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

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