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FY05 YSX

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

41,836 mi
Last recorded41,836 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 41,836 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 41,702 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 41,345 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 41,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 41,287 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 41,175 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 41,050 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,502 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,767 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 39,767 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,498 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,213 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,076 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,788 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,641 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 32,358 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,756 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 26,885 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 21,512 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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FY05 YSX is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FY05 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

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

Is FY05 YSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 YSX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY05 YSX have outstanding finance?

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