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BW54 CPO

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,567 mi
Last recorded51,567 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 CPO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 51,567 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 50,116 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 50,116 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 49,106 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 49,106 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 47,595 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,570 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 47,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,934 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 45,934 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,244 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Apr 2011 30,895 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

accident damage to n/s rear of car

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,362 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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BW54 CPO is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BW54 CPO, 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 BW54 CPO registered?

BW54 CPO is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is BW54 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW54 CPO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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