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MK05 YNW

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,794 mi
Last recorded88,794 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 YNW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,794 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,146 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 78,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,049 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 60,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,130 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW 2mm

Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,834 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 50,834 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,969 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 40,969 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,837 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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MK05 YNW is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK05 YNW, 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 MK05 YNW registered?

MK05 YNW is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is MK05 YNW safe to buy?

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