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BX05 YYC

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,751 mi
Last recorded40,751 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 YYC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 40,751 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 40,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,449 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 36,822 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,284 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,978 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,138 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,381 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 17,187 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,517 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 9,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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
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BX05 YYC is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BX05 YYC, 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.

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What year was BX05 YYC registered?

BX05 YYC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is BX05 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 YYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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