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BX05 JYD

2005 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,034 mi
Last recorded47,034 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 JYD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 47,034 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 47,015 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 46,970 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,624 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 45,622 miles

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

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,219 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 43,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 42,457 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,472 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear fuel tank corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,250 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,157 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,298 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 27,298 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 22,782 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 18,229 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 13,489 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,343 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 JYD is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JYD, 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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What year was BX05 JYD registered?

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

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