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RX05 UYT

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,071 mi
Last recorded42,071 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 UYT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,071 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 42,071 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,099 miles

nearside of front bumper loose

nearside front door hits front wing when opened

nearside front side repeater loose

Fail 14 Jul 2015 37,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside front door hits front wing when opened

nearside front side repeater loose

nearside of front bumper loose

Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,468 miles

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

nsf,osf,osr tyres have small cuts in sidewalls

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,130 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,742 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,846 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,682 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,186 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 29,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RX05 UYT is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX05 UYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX05 UYT?

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What year was RX05 UYT registered?

RX05 UYT is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is RX05 UYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 UYT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX05 UYT have outstanding finance?

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