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BX54 KGO

2005 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,687 mi
Last recorded100,687 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 KGO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 100,687 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jun 2013 91,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Apr 2012 86,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs slightly worn & rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,745 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn & rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,212 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2010 69,840 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,776 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 39,007 miles

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

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

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 KGO is a 2005 MG ZS in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX54 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

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

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