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BK05 WXB

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,819 mi
Last recorded98,819 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WXB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 98,819 miles

o/s/f inner c/v boot perrished

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 3 Mar 2014 89,021 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes to rear flexible hoses corroded slightly

front subframe and floorpan around subframe corroded

headlamp lenses scratched but not affecting image

inner sills corroded and outer sills covered in plastic oversills

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight judder recorded on offside rear disc

Pass 3 Mar 2014 89,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes to rear flexible hoses corroded slightly

front subframe and floorpan around subframe corroded

headlamp lenses scratched but not affecting image

inner sills corroded and outer sills covered in plastic oversills

offside rear brake disc corroded

slight judder recorded on offside rear disc

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,917 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,279 miles

brake pipe to nearside rear flexible hose slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 70,276 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake pipe to nearside rear flexible hose slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,705 miles

front tyres low on tread on inner edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,961 miles

rear brake discs covered in surface rust

Fail 1 Mar 2010 50,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs covered in surface rust

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,760 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 40,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs glazed

Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,885 miles

small chip in b zone

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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BK05 WXB is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc 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 BK05 WXB, 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 BK05 WXB registered?

BK05 WXB is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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