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GN05 YFG

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 YFG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,188 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc dust shield deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2016 106,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc dust shield deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,121 miles

Offside rear door handle deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2014 93,929 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 93,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,247 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 87,247 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 78,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,757 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 69,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,219 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,424 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,573 miles

drivers side rear wheel slightly binding

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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GN05 YFG is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GN05 YFG, 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 GN05 YFG registered?

GN05 YFG is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is GN05 YFG safe to buy?

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