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BU54 OJP

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

56,683 mi
Last recorded56,683 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OJP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 56,683 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle floor and jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear general corrosion to suspension

Fail 24 Feb 2026 56,680 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle floor and jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear general corrosion to suspension

Pass 12 Feb 2025 55,878 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides ( floors) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 12 Feb 2025 55,878 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides ( floors) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 Mar 2024 54,662 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion underside (floors/subframe/suspension/etc)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 54,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion underside (floors/subframe/suspension/etc)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 52,852 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 52,839 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed by Subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 51,091 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes and fuel tank

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 51,091 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes and fuel tank

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault turn off for test (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 49,684 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes and fuel tank ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sides inner sills / floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2021 49,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes and fuel tank ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sides inner sills / floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes and fuel tank corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2020 48,894 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes and fuel tank corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 45,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 45,873 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi corroded / damaged

fuel tank corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,519 miles

battery loose

Fail 8 Feb 2018 43,463 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery loose

Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,367 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 41,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall tyre driven flat (4.1.D.1a)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,388 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% eye level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Fail 12 Feb 2016 39,371 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% eye level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,366 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 37,366 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,871 miles

Centre Exhaust Corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2013 31,543 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 31,464 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 29 Jan 2012 28,030 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2012 28,010 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,678 miles

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

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

deep cut on outer wall near side rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2010 20,347 miles

off side front tyre worn

Fail 29 Jan 2010 20,335 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

off side front tyre worn

Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,477 miles

off side near side front brake pads discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,533 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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BU54 OJP is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 BU54 OJP, 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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BU54 OJP is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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