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EN54 BTZ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,228 mi
Last recorded157,228 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 BTZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 157,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

no dash lights working

Fail 23 Nov 2018 157,224 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

no dash lights working

Pass 29 Dec 2017 147,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to floor (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear tail box rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2017 147,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to floor (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis to floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tail box rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2017 136,748 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 127,900 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 120,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 120,702 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 102,191 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 84,429 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,281 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,606 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,397 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,040 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,797 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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EN54 BTZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN54 BTZ, 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 EN54 BTZ registered?

EN54 BTZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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