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VX55 BBZ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,059 mi
Last recorded131,059 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 BBZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 131,059 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 128,053 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 128,053 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 119,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 111,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,886 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2017 96,799 miles

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,239 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 76,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

near side rear tyre low tread inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 65,785 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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,144 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 56,906 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,622 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,018 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,213 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,312 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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VX55 BBZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VX55 BBZ, 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 VX55 BBZ registered?

VX55 BBZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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