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BX05 PCV

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,182 mi
Last recorded74,182 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PCV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,182 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,716 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,166 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,524 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 41,524 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,646 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,648 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 17,640 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

cut in n/s/f tyre outter wall cut in n/s/r tyre outter wall

Fail 13 Aug 2009 14,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside wiper blade slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,155 miles

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

nearside wiper blade slightly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,360 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 PCV is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PCV, 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

How do I check the history of BX05 PCV?

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What year was BX05 PCV registered?

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

Is BX05 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 PCV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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