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WU05 YTZ

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,585 mi
Last recorded72,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YTZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 72,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 71,641 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 71,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 70,757 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 69,524 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 64,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 64,009 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 63,811 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2016 60,726 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,874 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,517 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,656 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,591 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,518 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 25,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,667 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,159 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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WU05 YTZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WU05 YTZ, 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

How do I check the history of WU05 YTZ?

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What year was WU05 YTZ registered?

WU05 YTZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WU05 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 YTZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU05 YTZ have outstanding finance?

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