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BJ05 VUE

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,689 mi
Last recorded30,689 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VUE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 30,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

x2 rear inner arches corroded-x2 rear D-bushes deteriorated-x2 rear trailing arm bushes perished-x2 rear shocker casings corroded-under body and floor corroded various areas-x2 rear strut mounts areas corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 30,449 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 30,446 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 29,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 29,229 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 27,960 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 27,958 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 27,518 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 27,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 25,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 25,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 25,053 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 23,570 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 22,189 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 20,602 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 19,051 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 19,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 17,443 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 15,106 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,503 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 12,075 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 9,965 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 VUE is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VUE, 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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BJ05 VUE is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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