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BX05 LXN

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,300 mi
Last recorded76,300 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LXN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 76,300 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,338 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,447 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 62,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,346 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 55,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,354 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge 205/50r16

Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 37,590 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 28,974 miles

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

child seat fitted in rear nearside position not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,911 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,454 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,334 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 7,334 miles

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

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

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 LXN is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

BX05 LXN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is BX05 LXN safe to buy?

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