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BL54 UWJ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,894 mi
Last recorded156,894 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UWJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 156,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 155,393 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 155,256 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 149,587 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 138,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 130,413 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 120,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 113,599 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 107,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 107,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,406 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 94,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 93,200 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 90,337 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,914 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 80,138 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 72,932 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 72,775 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,989 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 53,369 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,864 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 42,777 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BL54 UWJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BL54 UWJ, 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 BL54 UWJ registered?

BL54 UWJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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