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SJ05 YTP

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

91,417 mi
Last recorded91,417 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 YTP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 91,417 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near anti roll bar bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 91,417 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near anti roll bar bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,479 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

eng man light on

Fail 15 Dec 2017 71,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

eng man light on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 61,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also heat shield insecure (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

eng man light on

o/s front marked in sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2016 61,896 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also heat shield insecure (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

eng man light on

o/s front marked in sidewall

Pass 11 May 2015 57,829 miles

both front tyre walls damaged

engine light illuminated

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 20 Apr 2015 57,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have damage to tyre walls

o/s/r tyre splitting in traed

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

different tyres/wheels fitted front and rear

engine light on

exhaust condition

front brake disc covers corroded

horn operation

nearside front seatbelt condition

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2013 55,021 miles

exhaust condition

front brake disc covers corroded

horn operation

nearside front seatbelt condition

engine light on

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

different tyres/wheels fitted front and rear

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,614 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 49,614 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 44,534 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

bad oil leak

whineing noise from engine

Fail 20 Apr 2011 44,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

bad oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,590 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 23,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,712 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 9,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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SJ05 YTP is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SJ05 YTP, 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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SJ05 YTP is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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