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BX05 ZZC

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,583 mi
Last recorded133,583 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZZC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 133,583 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cond of brake discs

Fail 10 May 2018 133,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main through brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cond of brake discs

Pass 4 May 2017 124,411 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 115,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2016 115,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2015 103,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2014 88,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front side lights slightly dim

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2013 70,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 55,033 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,076 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,792 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 31,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZZC is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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