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BN05 FVM

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,525 mi
Last recorded102,525 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FVM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,525 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 99,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,189 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 May 2012 86,587 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 73,171 miles

Has a crack in then windscreen outside of the swept area

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,669 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 35,212 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 35,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,869 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 22,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BN05 FVM is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN05 FVM, 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 BN05 FVM registered?

BN05 FVM is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BN05 FVM safe to buy?

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