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VX05 YAU

2005 MG ZS

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

169,276 mi
Last recorded169,276 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 YAU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 169,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 161,828 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 153,562 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 143,779 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 133,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,895 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 111,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2014 102,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 94,282 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,397 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 89,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brakes slightly binding

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,419 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,443 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,372 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,313 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,595 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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VX05 YAU is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VX05 YAU, 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 VX05 YAU registered?

VX05 YAU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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