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BF05 OVR

2005 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,277 mi
Last recorded157,277 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OVR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 157,277 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 157,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 127,955 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 127,437 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,234 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

O/s/r outer door handle damaged

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 94,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Front brakes binding slightly

O/s/r outer door handle damaged

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,044 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front most (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level below maximum

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

front inner brake pads are wearing low this is a visual check only

o/s/r exterior door handle damaged

oil leak

rear [park brake only just met required efficiency

Fail 21 Apr 2016 67,044 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r exterior door handle damaged

oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front most (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level below maximum

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

front inner brake pads are wearing low this is a visual check only

rear [park brake only just met required efficiency

Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,914 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 53,323 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm ON THERE INNER TYRE TREAD AREAS.

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF ITS NATURAL SHAPE ON ITS INNER TREAD AREA.

Oil leak

REAR SUSPENSION ARM LOWER FRONTMOST BUSHES N/S AND O/S SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION AND WEAR.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,754 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 46,752 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 41,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,579 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,403 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,219 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 31,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 26,388 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,182 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)

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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BF05 OVR is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF05 OVR, 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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BF05 OVR is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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