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BJ05 VTA

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,249 mi
Last recorded31,249 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VTA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,249 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint started to deteriorate

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2015 31,249 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi joint started to deteriorate

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,315 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2014 29,315 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,953 miles

Offside front tyre worn to 2 mm and on edges

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,507 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,773 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,895 miles

Slight play in n/side front lower arm inner bush. Rear tyres on 2mm in places.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,037 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 14,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 9,403 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 VTA is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 VTA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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