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BP54 XLA

2005 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,092 mi
Last recorded55,092 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 XLA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,748 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 49,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,533 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 42,533 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,154 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,496 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 26,496 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XLA is a 2005 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

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

Is BP54 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP54 XLA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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