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BU54 ONC

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,148 mi
Last recorded87,148 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 ONC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 87,148 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 85,703 miles

Brake disc's corroded

Front floor area's corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 85,703 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc's corroded

Front floor area's corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 83,712 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 83,404 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

power steering level low

Pass 22 Jan 2020 78,614 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both len,s slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 78,604 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 78,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,454 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,176 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake only just met requierments

Fail 25 Jan 2016 70,919 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake only just met requierments

Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,474 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 65,858 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 65,818 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,328 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 56,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,259 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,374 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 17 Jan 2009 39,293 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 39,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,968 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 ONC is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ONC, 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 ONC registered?

BU54 ONC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is BU54 ONC safe to buy?

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