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BX05 JYA

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,413 mi
Last recorded77,413 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 JYA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,413 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 67,365 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,816 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 58,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 49,208 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,273 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 41,267 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,231 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 39,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,158 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 37,148 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,723 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,855 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 20,583 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 20,583 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 13,962 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 JYA is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BX05 JYA, 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 BX05 JYA registered?

BX05 JYA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BX05 JYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 JYA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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