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BX05 PWJ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,509 mi
Last recorded39,509 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PWJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,509 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cuts to front tyres not to cords

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,304 miles

Near side rear tyre 2mm

Fail 18 Feb 2008 31,111 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Near side front and rear. Off side front tyre walls damaged

Off side rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PWJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?

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

Is BX05 PWJ safe to buy?

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