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VO05 KDN

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,986 mi
Last recorded96,986 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 KDN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 96,986 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 91,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft oil seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 91,345 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft oil seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 84,308 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 84,087 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,193 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) insecure high level (4.3.1 (c) (i))

horn volume becoming low

Fail 23 Jan 2023 76,193 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) insecure high level (4.3.1 (c) (i))

horn volume becoming low

Pass 24 Jan 2022 72,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 68,881 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,667 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,096 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,250 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 46,381 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 46,381 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,018 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,969 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,328 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,150 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,846 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 17,846 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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VO05 KDN is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VO05 KDN, 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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VO05 KDN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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