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BU54 OKH

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,062 mi
Last recorded109,062 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OKH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 109,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 107,346 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 107,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger/ floor by lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2024 103,769 miles

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

surface corrosion to under side

Pass 3 May 2023 99,765 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 96,134 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 92,038 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 89,609 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,930 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 81,246 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,423 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 79,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,190 miles

Light seepage from power steering rack

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,657 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 63,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2013 54,261 miles

near side rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,104 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 46,098 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear disc corroded and pitted

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,699 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,118 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 27,750 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 21,422 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 21,413 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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gear lever came off in hand

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 OKH is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BU54 OKH, 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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What year was BU54 OKH registered?

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

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