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BU54 OMT

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,220 mi
Last recorded109,220 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OMT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 109,220 miles

Both steering rack mounting bushes perished

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 109,220 miles

Both steering rack mounting bushes perished

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,025 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 98,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake inadequately mounted slider bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,397 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,100 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 92,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,625 miles

both headlights slight poor output

Fail 12 Jun 2015 87,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

both headlights slight poor output

slight brake judder both rear

slight brake judder n/s/f

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,796 miles

front number plate starting to get dirt between it

slight brake judder n/s/r

Fail 9 Jun 2014 83,796 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

front number plate starting to get dirt between it

slight brake judder n/s/r

slight exhaust blow front pipe

Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,318 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 77,318 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 55,896 miles

Exhaust front flexi outer broken

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside headlight not cliped onto headlight ajuster

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 2 Jun 2012 55,896 miles

Exhaust front flexi outer broken

Offside headlight not cliped onto headlight ajuster

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,876 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Nearside wheel arch cover loose

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

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

cooling fan not working

Fail 24 Jun 2011 36,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front discs corroded

Nearside wheel arch cover loose

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

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

cooling fan not working

Pass 17 Apr 2010 32,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,352 miles

n/s/fdoor outer handal loose

Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,000 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 OMT is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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