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HN05 BVG

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,518 mi
Last recorded99,518 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BVG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2019 99,518 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2018 93,428 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2017 83,335 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2016 74,830 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2015 64,588 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2014 55,452 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,630 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 42,224 miles

Exhaust flexipipe broken but system still adequately supported at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,575 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,912 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,146 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2008 20,089 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 20,074 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BVG is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HN05 BVG, 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 HN05 BVG registered?

HN05 BVG is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is HN05 BVG safe to buy?

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