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VK05 LCP

2005 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,511 mi
Last recorded97,511 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 LCP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres out of shape

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

evidence of slight leekage at flexible joint on exhaust front pipe.

rear brake discs building up corrosion.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,623 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 64,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brake test not carried out due to tyre and brakes failure.

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,334 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges and have approx 2-3mm remaining

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 50,334 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges and have approx 2-3mm remaining

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 35,141 miles

pass side wiper worn, clearing ok.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,437 miles

bad brake squeal front and rear

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

sills covered unable to check

Fail 26 Feb 2009 20,437 miles

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

bad brake squeal front and rear

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

sills covered unable to check

Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre inner edge is slightly wearing

offside front tyre inner edge is slightly wearing

rear wiper blade is slightly split

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 LCP is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK05 LCP, 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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VK05 LCP is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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