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WU05 BPK

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,843 mi
Last recorded68,843 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 BPK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 68,843 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 66,572 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 66,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 63,884 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,941 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 55,801 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 55,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 53,600 miles

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

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,366 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,204 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,072 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,337 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box as slight corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,147 miles

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

OFFSIDE STEERING RACK BOOT TWISTED

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 32,127 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKES AS SLIGHT DRAG

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 32,127 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKES AS SLIGHT DRAG

Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,506 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED,NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF TEST ITEMS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,542 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE FOR CORROSION

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,776 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 17,559 miles

nearside front wiper split

Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,469 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)

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

offside front wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jul 2008 11,313 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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WU05 BPK is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WU05 BPK, 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 WU05 BPK registered?

WU05 BPK is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is WU05 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 BPK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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