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BP54 XHX

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,787 mi
Last recorded111,787 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 XHX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 111,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around both rear sub frame mounts floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 111,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights lences (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around both rear sub frame mounts floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

eml light on dash

Pass 1 Jun 2016 110,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine manegment light on

Fail 1 Jun 2016 110,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine manegment light on

Pass 20 Apr 2015 107,073 miles

1.engine manegment light on 2.n/s front tytre worn low on tread on limit 3.surface corrosion of both front floors/jacking points

Fail 20 Apr 2015 107,073 miles

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

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

1.engine manegment light on 2.n/s front tytre worn low on tread on limit 3.surface corrosion of both front floors/jacking points

Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,888 miles

1.both front tyres worn low on tread 2.o/s rear tyre worn low on tread 3.screw in o/s rear tyre close to wall

Fail 3 Apr 2014 104,888 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

1.both front tyres worn low on tread 2.o/s rear tyre worn low on tread 3.screw in o/s rear tyre close to wall

Pass 2 May 2013 100,983 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 100,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,083 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,784 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 86,784 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,173 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,173 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,467 miles

Nearside Rear 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 fog light switch sticking

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,426 miles

power steering belt perishing.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,103 miles

both front tyre wearing.

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 XHX is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BP54 XHX, 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 XHX is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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