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RX05 YZW

2005 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,411 mi
Last recorded119,411 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YZW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 119,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front bumper damaged

car excessively lowered

Pass 23 Apr 2018 102,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 108,582 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,512 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,415 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 83,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 83,788 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 83,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,778 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 61,874 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,874 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,095 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 53,095 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,555 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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,024 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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RX05 YZW is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RX05 YZW, 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

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What year was RX05 YZW registered?

RX05 YZW is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is RX05 YZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 YZW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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