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BL54 YSN

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,699 mi
Last recorded134,699 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 YSN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2012 134,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 134,699 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2011 116,637 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 116,325 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

full inspection of o/s rear wheel bearing could not be made

Pass 2 Jun 2010 99,839 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 99,544 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2009 80,710 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 57,429 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 57,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 YSN is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BL54 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

BL54 YSN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is BL54 YSN safe to buy?

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