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BP54 SHX

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,272 mi
Last recorded61,272 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 SHX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 61,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 21 Feb 2018 61,262 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,524 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front floor pans corroded

middle exhaust corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,790 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

middle and rear exhaust corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside front brake slight bind

offside front floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,917 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,240 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,208 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded on the inner face

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,740 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,098 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,397 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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BP54 SHX is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SHX, 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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BP54 SHX is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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