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WK55 BVH

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,042 mi
Last recorded64,042 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 BVH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on under side and suspension components

fuel tank corroded

slight brake bind near side front

Fail 13 Nov 2023 64,042 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on under side and suspension components

fuel tank corroded

slight brake bind near side front

Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,053 miles

Corrosion on floor

Corrosion on sills both sides inner

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hazard switch fault

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2021 58,570 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor /jacking area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight lenses deteriorated

steering rack mist

Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,378 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

ball joint and track rod end gaiters perrished

front chassis becoming corroded

ns cv gaiter perrished

Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,205 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively inner brake pad shim also slightly out of position (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on outer edge, also perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 55,163 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,532 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 53,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor is becoming corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner eage (4.1.E.1)

sills becoming corroded

slight blow on exhaust

windscreen scatched

Fail 2 Sep 2017 51,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor is corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor is becoming corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner eage (4.1.E.1)

sills becoming corroded

slight blow on exhaust

windscreen scatched

Pass 6 Sep 2016 49,344 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,464 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 47,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,624 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 38,252 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,873 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,969 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 27,969 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,162 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 21,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges, Tracking?

Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,424 miles

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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WK55 BVH is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WK55 BVH, 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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WK55 BVH is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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