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EY05 YXC

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,331 mi
Last recorded86,331 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 YXC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 86,331 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 79,477 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 79,477 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 76,990 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,990 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,875 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,413 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,469 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 48,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,610 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,720 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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EY05 YXC is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY05 YXC, 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 EY05 YXC registered?

EY05 YXC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EY05 YXC safe to buy?

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