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VE54 YGP

2005 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,346 mi
Last recorded136,346 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 YGP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 136,346 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 Front door handle stiff but can be opened

Pass 6 Aug 2016 128,411 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 112,255 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,219 miles

front floor pans corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs worn

Fail 26 Feb 2014 101,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front floor pans corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,112 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Corrosion starting on front floorpans

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre going out of shape

Slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 6 Feb 2013 89,109 miles

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

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

Corrosion starting on front floorpans

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre going out of shape

Slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 28 Jan 2012 78,849 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 69,716 miles

rear discs pitted both sides

Fail 22 Jan 2011 68,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 62,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2009 50,572 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,318 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,497 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 36,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 YGP 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 VE54 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

VE54 YGP is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 30 January 2005.

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