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BX05 AWA

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,435 mi
Last recorded85,435 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 AWA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 85,435 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jul 2022 85,435 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 77,593 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 77,575 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2054517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 68,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has flat spot on tread

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 57,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front bumper arch corner requires re-securing

Nearside front tyre is on wear indicators

Offside front tyre inside wall is splitting

Offside front tyre valve is deteriorating

Fail 23 Aug 2019 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front bumper arch corner requires re-securing

Nearside front tyre is on wear indicators

Offside front tyre inside wall is splitting

Offside front tyre valve is deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2018 52,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre wortn on edge.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 52,815 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wortn on edge.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,664 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 46,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On limit (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,846 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,632 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,393 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 43,393 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 40,380 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 35,242 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 35,242 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)

Pass 5 May 2011 28,632 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 24,947 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 24,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2009 19,859 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,861 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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BX05 AWA is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BX05 AWA, 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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BX05 AWA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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