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EN54 OZV

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,250 mi
Last recorded109,250 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 OZV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 109,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 105,919 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 99,843 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 99,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 95,030 miles

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

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

off side front sill corroded to excess (outside criteria)

Fail 31 Aug 2022 94,938 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

off side front sill corroded to excess (outside criteria)

Pass 1 Sep 2021 88,878 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 88,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 84,797 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 84,790 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 78,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,110 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,488 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 66,455 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,475 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 60,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,859 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2014 47,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,096 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,371 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

SRS light on

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front jacking points lightly corroded

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded

small stone chips in swept area of front windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,856 miles

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

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 OZV is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN54 OZV?

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What year was EN54 OZV registered?

EN54 OZV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is EN54 OZV safe to buy?

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