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PK05 GWA

2005 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,686 mi
Last recorded98,686 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,925 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,357 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 73,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,496 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 57,490 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,196 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,680 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 35,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,304 miles

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

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

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

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 GWA 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 75%.

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 GWA, 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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PK05 GWA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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