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BX54 RGU

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,812 mi
Last recorded111,812 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 RGU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 111,812 miles

Both front tyres void of tread on the inner tread area

Both rear brake discs slightly distorted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside hand brake performance low

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,565 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 102,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly damaged bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,769 miles

Slight exhaust blow on the front pipe..

Fail 20 Mar 2015 94,653 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight exhaust blow on the front pipe..

Pass 8 Mar 2014 86,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,160 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,741 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 67,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,893 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,060 miles

both rear and nearside front wheels slightly buckled on inner edges

Fail 26 Feb 2009 34,050 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both rear and nearside front wheels slightly buckled on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,201 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 RGU is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 BX54 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

BX54 RGU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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