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R13 WTY

2005 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,999 mi
Last recorded115,999 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 WTY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 115,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 115,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,186 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 111,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn way passed wear indicators (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn way passed wear indicators (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,829 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

Fail 15 Jan 2016 98,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,228 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,872 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 71,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,060 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 61,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,585 miles

airbag light on

engine light on

front discs partly worn

n/s/f tyre scrubd innedr edge 2mm

o/s/r tyre close to limit inner edge

rear pads wearing thin

slight crack in back box pipe close to joint

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Oct 2011 51,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

airbag light on

engine light on

front discs partly worn

n/s/f tyre scrubd innedr edge 2mm

o/s/r tyre close to limit inner edge

rear pads wearing thin

slight crack in back box pipe close to joint

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Near side rear tyre worn to limit on inside edge

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 36,108 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 25,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,161 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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R13 WTY is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R13 WTY, 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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R13 WTY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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