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HN05 BUU

2005 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,479 mi
Last recorded100,479 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BUU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 100,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 96,679 miles

EML ON

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGES (BADLY ON INNER EDGES)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CUTS IN SIDEWALL

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BONDING STSRTING TO FAIL (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WORN/PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 96,668 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced POOR/NO PATTERN (LENS CRAZED) (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EML ON

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGES (BADLY ON INNER EDGES)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CUTS IN SIDEWALL

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BONDING STSRTING TO FAIL (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WORN/PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 89,398 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 89,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 79,755 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 79,755 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 59,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os front door handle loose/intermittant inop

os head light has poor pattern (lens crazed)

Fail 27 Dec 2013 69,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os front door handle loose/intermittant inop

os head light has poor pattern (lens crazed)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 60,131 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 60,126 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes binding slightly

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2012 47,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,659 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PAS pump damp

PAS rack damp at pinion area

engine oil on min level

slight binding on N/S/F brake

surface corrosion on N/S/F chassis leg

surface corrosion on fuel tank

Fail 18 Mar 2011 41,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PAS pump damp

PAS rack damp at pinion area

engine oil on min level

slight binding on N/S/F brake

surface corrosion on N/S/F chassis leg

surface corrosion on fuel tank

Pass 6 Mar 2010 35,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 12 Mar 2009 29,160 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen chipped zone A less than 10mm

Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,160 miles

windscreen chipped zone A less than 10mm

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,768 miles

ALL ABOVE ADVISE ITEMS ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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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HN05 BUU is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN05 BUU, 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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HN05 BUU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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