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KX05 YCM

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

170,911 mi
Last recorded170,911 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YCM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 170,911 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 164,287 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 160,825 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 157,486 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 157,486 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 151,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 151,261 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 142,966 miles

All body structure showing signs of corrosion and getting weak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 142,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Full length steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Full length steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Front floor section (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All body structure showing signs of corrosion and getting weak

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 137,473 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 137,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 133,736 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 133,731 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 131,992 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 131,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 126,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 126,305 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 121,800 miles

Nearside 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 25 Mar 2013 119,189 miles

Engine rattle

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 119,181 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine rattle

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 115,839 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,839 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 112,162 miles

ADVISE ONLY NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV GAITOR SPLIT AND LEAKING GREASE

ADVISE ONLYLOUD TAPPING NOISE FROM INLET MANIFOLD AREA

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 112,162 miles

ADVISE ONLY NEARSIDE FRONT INNER CV GAITOR SPLIT AND LEAKING GREASE

ADVISE ONLYLOUD TAPPING NOISE FROM INLET MANIFOLD AREA

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 106,668 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 106,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 84,835 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,548 miles

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

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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KX05 YCM is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 KX05 YCM, 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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KX05 YCM is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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