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BX05 PWV

2005 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,282 mi
Last recorded145,282 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PWV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 145,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 139,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

stone chip

Pass 25 Nov 2022 133,129 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair including parking brake. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 114,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt os and ns. ()

Smoke emissions, close to limit.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 107,806 miles

Front brakes imbalanced 21%.

NSR Disc corroded

Parking brake, OS, reduced performance.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OS and NS ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 100,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NSR Brake disc corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OS parking brake, reduced performance.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OS and NS ()

Smoke emissions close to limit

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 6 Oct 2017 92,132 miles

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

OSR Brake, reduced performance.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer seats. ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,327 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 82,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,191 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow from front flexi

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 58,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 54,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2011 40,477 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,831 miles

air bag light on.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,275 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,399 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 PWV is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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