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BX05 BVC

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,936 mi
Last recorded62,936 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BVC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 62,936 miles

Emissions unable to be completed small exhaust blow and smoking very bady (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear rubbing noise

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

e m light on

plastic sils fitted so unable to check body sills

Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,782 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion in both front floors by suspension but not holed

Fail 11 Feb 2022 55,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion in both front floors by suspension but not holed

Pass 5 Mar 2021 53,871 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 53,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 53,370 miles

Central Rear exhaust has corrosion

Nearside Front floor pan has corrosion

Offside Front floor pan has corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2020 53,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear exhaust has corrosion

Nearside Front floor pan has corrosion

Offside Front floor pan has corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,299 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 49,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 48,605 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/n/s front chassis box slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 45,565 miles

Exhaust joins corroded

O/s wiper split

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,000 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres starting to crack

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2015 37,260 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres starting to crack

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,384 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mms.

n/s/r brake slightly sticking.

o/s/f tyre on 3mms.tread worn off inner edge.

rear pads getting low.

slight blow on front catalyst also insicure.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 35,384 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre on 3mms.

n/s/r brake slightly sticking.

o/s/f tyre on 3mms.tread worn off inner edge.

rear pads getting low.

slight blow on front catalyst also insicure.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,731 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,552 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,047 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,721 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,694 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,679 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 17,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,127 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 BVC is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 17 July 2005.

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