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BG54 UTJ

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,990 mi
Last recorded58,990 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 UTJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2017 58,990 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 55,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,159 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 45,900 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 41,139 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 36,230 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 30,752 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,893 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 19,736 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 14,397 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 13,270 miles

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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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BG54 UTJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG54 UTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG54 UTJ registered?

BG54 UTJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is BG54 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 UTJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG54 UTJ have outstanding finance?

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