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BJ05 VOM

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,713 mi
Last recorded76,713 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VOM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,713 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2016 76,705 miles

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)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,631 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,913 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,060 miles

general surface corrosion underside

Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,053 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general surface corrosion underside

Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,523 miles

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

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,665 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 35,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 25,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 17,694 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 VOM is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VOM, 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 VOM registered?

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

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