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BF05 OTH

2005 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,761 mi
Last recorded55,761 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OTH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,761 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,880 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,880 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 40,304 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 40,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,996 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,806 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,449 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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BF05 OTH is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF05 OTH, 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 BF05 OTH registered?

BF05 OTH is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 OTH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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