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BV05 YHU

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,013 mi
Last recorded82,013 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YHU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 82,013 miles

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

advise parking brake adjustment limit just met

Pass 15 May 2017 67,393 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,271 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,823 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 54,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 50,294 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 50,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,908 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,825 miles

front exhaust flex & rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 3 Mar 2012 42,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front exhaust flex & rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 5 Mar 2011 38,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,294 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 32,975 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 32,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,814 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 27,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 22,459 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 22,459 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low.

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 YHU is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BV05 YHU, 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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BV05 YHU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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