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BX05 JYG

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

4,342 mi
Last recorded4,342 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 JYG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 4,342 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 4,332 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 4,326 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 4,280 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 4,269 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test offside front wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 4,257 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 4,174 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 4,028 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 3,735 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 3,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 3,341 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 3,044 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 2,804 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 2,345 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 2,064 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 JYG is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JYG, 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 JYG registered?

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

Is BX05 JYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 JYG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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