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ML54 OJV

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,938 mi
Last recorded71,938 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 OJV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 71,938 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 71,714 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,446 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 71,108 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 70,693 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,260 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,726 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,266 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,403 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,980 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,700 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,677 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,814 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,381 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 57,038 miles

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

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

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

vehicle emmissions test passed but on further examination oil/water contamination in engine coolant expansion tank is apparant indicating head gasket fault! owner has been informed.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 57,038 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,170 miles

Note;- nearside rear corner of rear bumper, cracked & adrift.

Note;- spare tyre retaining screw/bolt missing?

Fail 19 Jan 2010 48,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Note;- nearside rear corner of rear bumper, cracked & adrift.

Note;- spare tyre retaining screw/bolt missing?

Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,517 miles

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

note;- nearside corner of rear bumper adrift, due to impact damage.

note;- offside front corner of front bumper has been scuffed.

Fail 12 Jan 2009 39,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

note;- nearside corner of rear bumper adrift, due to impact damage.

note;- offside front corner of front bumper has been scuffed.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,843 miles

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

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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ML54 OJV is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML54 OJV, 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

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What year was ML54 OJV registered?

ML54 OJV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is ML54 OJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 OJV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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