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BP54 XZZ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,755 mi
Last recorded55,755 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 XZZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,755 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 55,755 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,049 miles

SRS illuminated

both rear outer door handles security poor

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2012 53,049 miles

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

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

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

SRS illuminated

both rear outer door handles security poor

cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2011 48,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,253 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,582 miles

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

SRS light on in dash

car has tracking problem

Fail 14 Jul 2010 41,582 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

SRS light on in dash

car has tracking problem

Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,422 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,033 miles

offside rear tyre wear in side edge

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 XZZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

BP54 XZZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is BP54 XZZ safe to buy?

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