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BX54 KCV

2005 MG ZS

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,975 mi
Last recorded223,975 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 KCV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 223,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 199,090 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 198,602 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 197,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 170,452 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 169,380 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 76,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 76,013 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 75,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 75,901 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,700 miles

Advise airbag warning lgith illuminated indicating a fault in the system.

Fail 19 Feb 2010 64,700 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Advise airbag warning lgith illuminated indicating a fault in the system.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 54,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,709 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,668 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 45,035 miles

plastic trim on outer sills and front crossmember engine management light on

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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BX54 KCV is a 2005 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX54 KCV, 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 BX54 KCV registered?

BX54 KCV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is BX54 KCV safe to buy?

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