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BV05 YLN

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,040 mi
Last recorded120,040 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YLN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 120,040 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 120,033 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 108,850 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (inner rack arm) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 108,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (inner rack arm) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 96,862 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 83,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 72,010 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,676 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 65,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,809 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,170 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,163 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,389 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,172 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,651 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YLN is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

BV05 YLN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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