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BX05 KVU

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,868 mi
Last recorded89,868 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KVU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 89,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to under body of car

Pass 5 Jun 2021 89,503 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,039 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 89,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 88,465 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,335 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,064 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,367 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 56,356 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,124 miles

both front floors corroding

nsf spring corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,925 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 39,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,645 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Mar 2010 30,632 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,394 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,786 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 KVU is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol 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 KVU, 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 KVU registered?

BX05 KVU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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