MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
eng man light on
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
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
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
both front tyre walls damaged
engine light illuminated
o/s/r tyre cracking in tread
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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