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WJ55 LKE

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,648 mi
Last recorded64,648 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 LKE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/r door handle insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2015 64,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/r door handle insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,113 miles

unable topenatrate various corossion toboth inner and outter sills front centreand rear floors various metal brake pipes and brake feruls

Fail 5 Mar 2015 64,079 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,008 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 59,591 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 59,591 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 57,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,583 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

accident damage to n/s/r

after marker exhaust fitted

front brake discs pitted and worn

o/s/r door unable to open from outside

Fail 18 Feb 2011 54,583 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

accident damage to n/s/r

after marker exhaust fitted

front brake discs pitted and worn

o/s/r door unable to open from outside

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,306 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 18 Feb 2010 51,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,653 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 39,653 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have severe irregular wear

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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WJ55 LKE is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJ55 LKE, 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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WJ55 LKE is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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