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BX05 LPO

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,674 mi
Last recorded65,674 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LPO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,674 miles

Rear brake pads appear low and front and rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,607 miles

Battery earth wire getting hot

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,517 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,137 miles

Air bag light on

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 55,255 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 55,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Air bag light on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,920 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 51,918 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 38,976 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,648 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 LPO is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LPO, 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 LPO registered?

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

Is BX05 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 LPO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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