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WA05 TYU

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,613 mi
Last recorded83,613 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 TYU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 83,613 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal restricting inspection of brake pipes body

Pass 7 Mar 2025 83,028 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Fail 7 Mar 2025 83,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2024 81,085 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 23 Feb 2023 78,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 77,676 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,420 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,160 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 69,160 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached Front bush has play, and securing bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,258 miles

Exhaust manifold nut loose

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear poly bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 66,258 miles

Exhaust manifold nut loose

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear poly bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,812 miles

dampness around nearside front caliper

Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,496 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,843 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,041 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,464 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 33,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight weap from both outer cv boots

Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,148 miles

slight weap from both outer cv boots

Fail 16 Jul 2009 273,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front flexi hose brackets modified and rubbing outer casings on lock to lock

Pass 16 Jul 2009 273,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front flexi hose brackets modified and rubbing outer casings on lock to lock

Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,456 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 21,456 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WA05 TYU is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA05 TYU, 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 WA05 TYU registered?

WA05 TYU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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