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HY05 ULP

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,825 mi
Last recorded119,825 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 ULP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 119,825 miles

Front exhaust mounting missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on all the time

tyres wearing uneven and low pressures

Fail 26 Feb 2018 119,819 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box to front pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested excess high readings and vehicle temp getting very hot (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust mounting missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on all the time

engine oil level low

tyres wearing uneven and low pressures

Pass 11 Mar 2017 103,782 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis/floor pan near subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension top mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis/floor pan near subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension top mount (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust centre section has loose baffles

rear exhaust box in corroded condition

Fail 1 Mar 2016 96,486 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis/floor pan near subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension top mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis/floor pan near subframe (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension top mount (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust centre section has loose baffles

rear exhaust box in corroded condition

Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion forming to offside front floorpan and chassis

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,685 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 66,685 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,023 miles

Airbag light on

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 61,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Airbag light on

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 53,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,658 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,270 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 18,270 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HY05 ULP is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HY05 ULP, 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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HY05 ULP is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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