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BJ05 VRK

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,908 mi
Last recorded69,908 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VRK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,363 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,405 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,576 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,807 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 44,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 37,463 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 29,910 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise both front washer jets weak but a pass

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,501 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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BJ05 VRK is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BJ05 VRK, 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

How do I check the history of BJ05 VRK?

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What year was BJ05 VRK registered?

BJ05 VRK is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BJ05 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 VRK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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