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MG05 JSB

2005 MG ZS

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,017 mi
Last recorded165,017 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG05 JSB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 165,017 miles

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

exhaust slight leak

Pass 13 Dec 2023 163,008 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 163,008 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 158,448 miles

Engine/Gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2022 158,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine/Gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2021 153,392 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted unable to inspect

Pass 11 Dec 2020 150,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 141,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components heavily corroded, not considered excessive to mot standards

Pass 4 Jun 2018 140,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2018 140,320 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2017 138,913 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 136,958 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 135,053 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 135,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 129,850 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 129,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 117,787 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 106,119 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 87,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,725 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 71,827 miles

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

o/s/f wheel arch liner loose

rear brake discs poor

Fail 28 May 2009 56,365 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 56,365 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,626 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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MG05 JSB is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 MG05 JSB, 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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MG05 JSB is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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