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VK05 DLU

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,559 mi
Last recorded106,559 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 DLU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 106,559 miles

underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 102,430 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 97,214 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 92,500 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,423 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,634 miles

handbrake low

Pass 7 Aug 2018 79,353 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,707 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,521 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 72,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 61,327 miles

n/s/r binding

Fail 11 Jul 2015 61,327 miles

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

n/s/r binding

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,325 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,130 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,141 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 28,141 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,700 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 24,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,887 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 20,887 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,842 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 16,842 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,315 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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VK05 DLU is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VK05 DLU, 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 VK05 DLU registered?

VK05 DLU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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