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KU05 UEZ

2005 MG ZS

Black Lpg 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,600 mi
Last recorded108,600 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 UEZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 108,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,943 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 80,943 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2012 58,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,831 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 58,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

view to front obscured by bonnet air scoop

Pass 19 May 2011 55,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,198 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 37,523 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 37,523 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,773 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 29,772 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KU05 UEZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KU05 UEZ, 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 KU05 UEZ registered?

KU05 UEZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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