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BP54 RZL

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,075 mi
Last recorded126,075 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 RZL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 126,075 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 121,155 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

start of corrosion on the front inner sills

Pass 23 Nov 2013 113,620 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,905 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 90,165 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 90,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,483 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 61,483 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,544 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,085 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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BP54 RZL is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP54 RZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP54 RZL registered?

BP54 RZL is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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