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PK05 GVZ

2005 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,716 mi
Last recorded87,716 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 87,716 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 87,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 86,174 miles

Nearside 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,409 miles

205/50r16

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

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

offside rear tyre perished on side wall and low on tread on limit

Fail 28 Jun 2013 81,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

205/50r16

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

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall

offside rear tyre perished on side wall and low on tread on limit

Pass 7 Jan 2012 75,924 miles

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

slight oil leak poss filter

Fail 6 Jan 2012 75,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight oil leak poss filter

Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,192 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,085 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 58,085 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GVZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GVZ, 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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What year was PK05 GVZ registered?

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

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