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KX55 JKV

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,355 mi
Last recorded84,355 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 JKV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 84,355 miles

All suspension bushes deteriorated.

Brake pipes corroded.

Headlamps poor pattern.

Underside corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,950 miles

All steering and suspension gaiters and bushes perished/deteriorated.

Headlamps poor pattern

Rear inner sills and front floors corroded.

Fail 8 Feb 2022 82,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All steering and suspension gaiters and bushes perished/deteriorated.

Headlamps poor pattern

Rear inner sills and front floors corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2021 81,145 miles

Headlamps poor beam pattern

Steering/suspension gaiters and bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,867 miles

Exhaust system weak

Steering/suspension bushes and gaiters perished

Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,862 miles

Steering and suspension bushes and gaiters deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2019 77,860 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering and suspension bushes and gaiters deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2018 75,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,396 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,185 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 66,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 66,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,084 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,261 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,113 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 37,323 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 37,323 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,221 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,289 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 23,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KX55 JKV is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KX55 JKV, 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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KX55 JKV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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