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PK05 OKN

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,434 mi
Last recorded189,434 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 189,434 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 179,413 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 175,457 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 175,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 164,311 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 155,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 155,469 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 148,191 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 148,191 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 137,060 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 137,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 131,510 miles

offside handbrake requires further adjustment

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2016 125,509 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 117,381 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 117,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 105,435 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 105,431 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,203 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,374 miles

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

Part of exhaust front pipe bracket missing

Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2011 70,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,087 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 56,087 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,691 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,235 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,555 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 OKN is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OKN, 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 OKN registered?

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

Is PK05 OKN safe to buy?

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