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KR05 XXO

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,282 mi
Last recorded74,282 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 XXO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 74,282 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 63,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,300 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 42,529 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 42,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 32,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 32,704 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,762 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,801 miles

front brake disks worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,369 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 16,898 miles

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

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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KR05 XXO is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KR05 XXO, 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 KR05 XXO registered?

KR05 XXO is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is KR05 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 XXO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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