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BX54 KHJ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,938 mi
Last recorded131,938 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 KHJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 131,938 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 131,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges scrubbing advise checking alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 121,135 miles

Both rear suspension main trailing arm pivot bushes deteriorated and corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights slightly deteriorated advise polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Visable coolant leak from water fitting in valley of engine, advise fixing

Pass 11 Oct 2021 111,826 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 103,830 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm pivot bushes are in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2020 103,826 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear suspension trailing arm pivot bushes are in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,911 miles

Noticeable air leak from breather system/inlet, unlikely to effect emissions but unsure wether it’s all fitted correctly

Fail 27 Aug 2019 87,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted, needs replacing (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Flickers on and off erratically. Fit std bulbs not led ones. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted, needs changing (4.1.4 (c))

Noticeable air leak from breather system/inlet, unlikely to effect emissions but unsure wether it’s all fitted correctly

Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,071 miles

Nearside Rear Front trailing arm bush deteriotating

Offside Rear front trailing arm bush deteriotating

Pass 21 Jul 2017 76,528 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,927 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,783 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (not within measured area)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,754 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Jul 2013 60,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 42,861 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,588 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,577 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 13,091 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 KHJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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