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VE54 YFH

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,149 mi
Last recorded83,149 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 YFH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 83,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 75,792 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 75,792 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2013 69,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 May 2013 69,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 66,426 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 61,444 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2011 61,443 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,075 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 60,844 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,609 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,331 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 32,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 18,248 miles

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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VE54 YFH is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VE54 YFH, 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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What year was VE54 YFH registered?

VE54 YFH is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is VE54 YFH safe to buy?

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