CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK05 XTJ

2005 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,398 mi
Last recorded32,398 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XTJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 32,398 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 32,387 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,356 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 32,356 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,320 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 32,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,269 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,694 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,475 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 23,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 19,155 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,500 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,916 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)

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
Full MG ZS reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK05 XTJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK05 XTJ, 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 BK05 XTJ?

You can check the full history of BK05 XTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK05 XTJ registered?

BK05 XTJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BK05 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 XTJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK05 XTJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK05 XTJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.