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BX05 ZZL

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,268 mi
Last recorded94,268 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZZL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,268 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck breather slightly corroded ()

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 94,264 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel neck return pipe slightly corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,583 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,505 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2014 656,679 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 71,899 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,394 miles

middle high level brake lamp has been removed

Fail 20 Jul 2012 66,394 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

middle high level brake lamp has been removed

Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,093 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,317 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,516 miles

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

Front and rear numberplates are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,293 miles

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

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 ZZL is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc 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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

BX05 ZZL is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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