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BX05 ZDK

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,653 mi
Last recorded97,653 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,653 miles

sill kit fitted

head light units deteriorated

Offside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front outer c/v boots perished

exhaust flexy deteriorated

front bumper damaged

front floors and jacking point corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2016 97,653 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front outer c/v boots perished

exhaust flexy deteriorated

front bumper damaged

front floors and jacking point corroding

head light units deteriorated

sill kit fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 95,652 miles

both front outer c/v boot perished

exhaust flexy deterated

front floors corroding

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear tyre perished and cut outer sidewall

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

sill kit fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,427 miles

both front outer c/v boot perished

both rear tyres perished, nearside rear tyre cut outer wall

exhaust flexy deteriorated

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

sill kit fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2014 93,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front outer c/v boot perished

both rear tyres perished, nearside rear tyre cut outer wall

exhaust flexy deteriorated

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

sill kit fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2013 89,481 miles

center exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on limit

sill kit fitted

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,158 miles

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

sill kit fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,342 miles

both front c/v boot perished

Fail 1 Mar 2011 78,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front c/v boot perished

Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,865 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 58,442 miles

front pads look low

o/s doors damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,955 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 ZDK is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 ZDK, 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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What year was BX05 ZDK registered?

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

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