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BK05 YOT

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,212 mi
Last recorded79,212 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YOT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,212 miles

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

advise both front tyres slight worn inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2015 79,212 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise both front tyres slight worn inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2014 72,305 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,305 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 65,470 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,245 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 60,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2011 54,487 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,536 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 45,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 35,676 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,801 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 YOT is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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