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BV05 YAH

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,249 mi
Last recorded59,249 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YAH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 59,249 miles

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

o/s mirror has tape on it mirror secure

Fail 17 Aug 2013 59,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s mirror has tape on it mirror secure

Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 53,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,655 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 32,922 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 23,456 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,718 miles

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

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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BV05 YAH is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BV05 YAH, 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 BV05 YAH registered?

BV05 YAH is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BV05 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 YAH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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