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KT05 KDT

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,894 mi
Last recorded80,894 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 KDT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,894 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 4 Jul 2018 80,891 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded and small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 11 May 2017 72,458 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 71,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced LENS CONTAMINATED (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced LENS CONTAMINATED (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER DETERIORATED, SPLIT AT ENDS (8.2.2)

N/S/F & N/S/R BRAKES BOTH SLIGHTLY BINDING.

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel PLAY DETECTED IN TIE ROD JOINT - GRAUNCHING !! PLAY NOT EXCESSIVE. (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 65,230 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 65,230 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlight lens's deteiorated, no beam image presented. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt body broken / missing. (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,339 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,993 miles

wipers poor

Fail 19 Mar 2014 49,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers poor

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,436 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front suspension bushes noisy

Fail 3 Apr 2013 47,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front suspension bushes noisy

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,892 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 34,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 34,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 28,736 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,343 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,335 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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KT05 KDT is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KT05 KDT, 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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KT05 KDT is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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