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LY54 YBD

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,556 mi
Last recorded106,556 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 YBD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 106,556 miles

both head lamps are deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2017 106,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle broken/insecure (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

front head lamps deteriorated

malfunction lamp illuminated /engine miss fire

Pass 23 Feb 2016 98,472 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 88,540 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 88,540 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,679 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 62,290 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 55,018 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,057 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,696 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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LY54 YBD is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LY54 YBD, 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 LY54 YBD registered?

LY54 YBD is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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