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BX05 LPK

2005 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,134 mi
Last recorded130,134 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 130,134 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 120,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

rear discs rusted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 120,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,7 mill (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,7 mill (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rear discs rusted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,960 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 112,960 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 101,998 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 92,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 81,130 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,445 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,413 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 52,467 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2008 34,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LPK is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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