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BK05 XVC

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,062 mi
Last recorded112,062 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XVC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,062 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 101,702 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 101,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 91,408 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 91,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,129 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,245 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,288 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,741 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,273 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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BK05 XVC is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVC, 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 BK05 XVC registered?

BK05 XVC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BK05 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 XVC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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