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BX05 LZV

2005 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,710 mi
Last recorded145,710 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 145,710 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 133,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2018 132,191 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 132,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2017 120,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front at flexible section and rear at silencer (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 20 Apr 2017 120,579 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering locking device missing ball joint nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid misses screen (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front at flexible section and rear at silencer (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 109,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 109,446 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 105,179 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 105,178 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2014 99,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine malfunction light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 99,227 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside front tyre worn low from inner edge

Pass 29 May 2013 90,074 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 90,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 81,783 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 81,783 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,775 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 75,720 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 69,308 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 60,604 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 47,827 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 LZV is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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