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BN54 TVF

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,485 mi
Last recorded59,485 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 TVF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2015 59,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to rear bumper

exhaust system corroded

rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2015 59,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to rear bumper

exhaust system corroded

rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,431 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs corroded

tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Jan 2014 55,431 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs corroded

tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,546 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,299 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2012 47,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 37,146 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 36,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,683 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,929 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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BN54 TVF is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN54 TVF, 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 BN54 TVF registered?

BN54 TVF is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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