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BX05 ZDJ

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,529 mi
Last recorded106,529 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZDJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,120 miles

Front both sides jacking points coroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamps detirated

Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,151 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 94,151 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 84,674 miles

cv boots perished

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 79,036 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 8 May 2013 70,092 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 62,930 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 56,232 miles

advise rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 53,081 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 May 2009 41,216 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 41,216 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,614 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 27,369 miles

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

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

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 ZDJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ registered?

BX05 ZDJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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