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NX05 KPA

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,445 mi
Last recorded121,445 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 KPA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 121,445 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 121,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 117,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 117,279 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 110,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 105,178 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 105,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,949 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 97,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 92,679 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,079 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 88,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,821 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,645 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,357 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,502 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 50,368 miles

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

o/s/r tyre speed rating different to others

Fail 27 May 2010 50,368 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

o/s/r tyre speed rating different to others

Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,369 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 39,369 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 27,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,933 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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NX05 KPA is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NX05 KPA, 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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NX05 KPA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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