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BX54 KGF

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,608 mi
Last recorded116,608 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 KGF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 116,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,338 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 106,875 miles

brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension arms and front floors badly rusted

Fail 30 Aug 2018 106,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings and floors by sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 105,811 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of centre box (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan area both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Front exhaust mounting corroded off but still adequately supported at flexi joint

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak leaking from corroded oil filter ()

Fail 16 May 2017 105,811 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of centre box (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan area both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Front exhaust mounting corroded off but still adequately supported at flexi joint

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak leaking from corroded oil filter ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 98,835 miles

Front slight corrosion around jacking points

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2016 98,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front slight corrosion around jacking points

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,075 miles

handbrake travel long

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2015 85,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

handbrake travel long

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,622 miles

sills coveres fitted

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all exhuast joints corroded

exhuast backbox rubber mount deteriated

exhuast flexy pipe deteriated

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,480 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 61,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 61,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,918 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,547 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 39,389 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,273 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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BX54 KGF is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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