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BP54 XZM

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,445 mi
Last recorded104,445 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 XZM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 104,445 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,026 miles

Front to rear fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around oil filter

Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,639 miles

Front brake pads worn

exhaust hanger insecure but not affecting exhaust support

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,592 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 66,450 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 59,279 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 59,276 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,208 miles

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

front brake pads look low

Fail 31 Jan 2011 52,208 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,261 miles

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

fuel tank rusty

n/s side skirt loose at front

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

n/s/r tyre has several small cuts in side wall

o/s/f tyre has small cut in side wall

small engine oil leak at sump plug

Fail 29 Jan 2010 45,261 miles

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

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

fuel tank rusty

n/s side skirt loose at front

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

n/s/r tyre has several small cuts in side wall

o/s/f tyre has small cut in side wall

small engine oil leak at sump plug

Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,582 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,288 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 XZM is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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