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BX05 KSE

2005 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,109 mi
Last recorded85,109 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KSE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 85,109 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 85,109 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 70,889 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 70,889 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,406 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,779 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 63,771 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 59,710 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,622 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,931 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,674 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,462 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,525 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 24,890 miles

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

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

offside+nearside wiper blades split

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 KSE is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

BX05 KSE is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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