MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle covered in underseal
Weld repairs coated in thick underseal
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust centre section and back box joints corroded
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ05 VRU is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BJ05 VRU, 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 BJ05 VRU registered?
BJ05 VRU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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