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PK05 GVW

2005 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,237 mi
Last recorded113,237 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 GVW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 113,237 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 112,144 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 110,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 109,175 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,599 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 108,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 100,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,760 miles

Both rear tyre starting to step and crack

Catalitic converter missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side front steering gator is slight oil but hard to tell if from rack or gear box power steering level ok

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side front cv boot has slight grease leakage from small ends needs a slightly tighter clip

Off side rear tyre has slight cut in tread area but no cords can be seen

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2012 86,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Both rear tyre starting to step and crack

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Catalitic converter missing

Coolant low

Horn does not sound like a single tone but cant be fully sure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side front steering gator is slight oil but hard to tell if from rack or gear box power steering level ok

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side front cv boot has slight grease leakage from small ends needs a slightly tighter clip

Off side rear tyre has slight cut in tread area but no cords can be seen

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,034 miles

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

both front outer CV gaiter boots are cracked

engine management light is on

nail in both rear tyre treads (repairable)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 75,999 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front outer CV gaiter boots are cracked

engine management light is on

nail in both rear tyre treads (repairable)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 61,483 miles

Both front outer CV boots are cracked

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2010 61,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front outer CV boots are cracked

o/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,882 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,313 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 43,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 GVW is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PK05 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

PK05 GVW is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is PK05 GVW safe to buy?

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