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BU54 OMH

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,188 mi
Last recorded59,188 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OMH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear door handle insecure but can still be opened from outside the vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2016 59,185 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear door handle insecure but can still be opened from outside the vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2015 54,357 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 54,357 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,945 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 39,400 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,669 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 29,526 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,284 miles

long travel on handbrake front brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,207 miles

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

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

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 OMH is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMH, 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 BU54 OMH registered?

BU54 OMH is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is BU54 OMH safe to buy?

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