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BN05 WCL

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,308 mi
Last recorded130,308 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 WCL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2016 130,308 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,642 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,586 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,368 miles

offside rear tyre wall has cracks

Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,340 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 87,741 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,516 miles

Very slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,750 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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BN05 WCL is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN05 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

BN05 WCL is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BN05 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 WCL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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