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PK05 AOA

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,163 mi
Last recorded78,163 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 AOA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 78,163 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 78,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,956 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 77,490 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 76,419 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,271 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,089 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 76,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,083 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,022 miles

Both outer sills covered.

Just acceptable exhaust blow.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,216 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,804 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 60,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,268 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,391 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 57,247 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,528 miles

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

o/s/r disc sligthly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,356 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,477 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,351 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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PK05 AOA is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PK05 AOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK05 AOA registered?

PK05 AOA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is PK05 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 AOA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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