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VK03 WLK

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,956 mi
Last recorded141,956 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 WLK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 141,956 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 141,956 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 126,376 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor (2.4.A.3)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front wipers deteriorated

Nearside Front brake component has slight restricted free movement

Nearside Front foglight insecure

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 14 Mar 2016 126,375 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement innermost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor (2.4.A.3)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front wipers deteriorated

Nearside Front brake component has slight restricted free movement

Nearside Front foglight insecure

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 1 Mar 2016 126,004 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and deformed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has age related cracks (4.1.E.1)

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 22 Dec 2014 113,247 miles

brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2014 113,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 112,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 107,814 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 100,790 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre splitting

Pass 4 Nov 2010 93,216 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 5 Nov 2009 81,250 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 81,250 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,682 miles

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

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

some travel on foot brake

Pass 1 Nov 2007 52,125 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VK03 WLK is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK03 WLK, 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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VK03 WLK is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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