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FV54 BHL

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,177 mi
Last recorded102,177 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 BHL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 102,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 95,344 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 95,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre perished on inner wall

Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 86,997 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,662 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,791 miles

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

nearside front lower driving lamp glass broken

Pass 23 Jul 2011 44,446 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,414 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 32,080 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,519 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 16,636 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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FV54 BHL is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV54 BHL, 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 FV54 BHL registered?

FV54 BHL is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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