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BK05 XUV

2005 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

183,188 mi
Last recorded183,188 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XUV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 183,188 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 177,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 177,571 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 170,926 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 170,926 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 163,868 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 163,868 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 156,321 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 156,321 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 147,797 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 147,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 138,491 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 138,491 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 125,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 125,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 114,658 miles

Engine Light On

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 114,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine Light On

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,124 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,711 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,815 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,484 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,606 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2012 74,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,924 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 64,924 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,755 miles

rear brake discs ex corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,511 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 40,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Crack in rear exhaust box

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,337 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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BK05 XUV is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

BK05 XUV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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