MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Front brakes binding slightly
O/s/r outer door handle damaged
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
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
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
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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