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BJ05 EEW

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,643 mi
Last recorded102,643 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EEW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 102,643 miles

under body corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 98,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2021 98,264 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 95,074 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,237 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,237 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,280 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 71,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 71,300 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working Both Sides (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 64,064 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leaks

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,064 miles

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

coolant leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 51,579 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 45,108 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 40,185 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,289 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,525 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,727 miles

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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BJ05 EEW is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ05 EEW, 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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What year was BJ05 EEW registered?

BJ05 EEW is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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