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BJ05 UUR

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,902 mi
Last recorded66,902 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UUR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 66,902 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 66,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 64,721 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 64,721 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres step tread 195/60/15

Fail 24 Jun 2013 59,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres step tread 195/60/15

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 42,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 37,435 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,613 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,662 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 UUR is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ05 UUR, 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 UUR registered?

BJ05 UUR is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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