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BX05 ZZG

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,379 mi
Last recorded92,379 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZZG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,327 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 71,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,938 miles

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 4 Apr 2013 57,278 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 57,275 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,796 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,955 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 36,840 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 32,723 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 ZZG is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZZG, 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 ZZG registered?

BX05 ZZG is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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