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KP54 KEJ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,630 mi
Last recorded147,630 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 KEJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 147,630 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 147,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 143,806 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 143,806 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)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 136,997 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

child seat n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine coolant level low

oil leak

under-trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 136,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

child seat n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine coolant level low

oil leak

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 127,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 127,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 120,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 114,208 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 114,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 108,768 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 102,066 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 95,582 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 27 Dec 2008 89,931 miles

Airbag light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2008 89,931 miles

Airbag light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 66,179 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 KEJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KEJ, 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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KP54 KEJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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