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FY05 YSJ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,352 mi
Last recorded92,352 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YSJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,352 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 92,352 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 80,528 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,327 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 59,550 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 59,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 57,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 52,939 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,939 miles

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 45,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 36,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,688 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,427 miles

Nearside Front 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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FY05 YSJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY05 YSJ, 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 FY05 YSJ registered?

FY05 YSJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FY05 YSJ safe to buy?

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