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BL54 UTF

2005 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,095 mi
Last recorded174,095 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UTF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 174,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 174,092 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 174,073 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 171,967 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 168,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 160,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp lens faded slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2021 160,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlamp lens faded slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2021 152,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 152,159 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 144,821 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 137,259 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,982 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 120,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 111,367 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,354 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 91,750 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,711 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 71,453 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 61,239 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,250 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 51,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,596 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,538 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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BL54 UTF is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BL54 UTF, 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 BL54 UTF registered?

BL54 UTF is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is BL54 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 UTF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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