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YA05 TYU

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,968 mi
Last recorded86,968 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 TYU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 86,968 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 86,003 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 86,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,434 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 85,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,836 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 84,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 83,431 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,738 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres side wall damage

Pass 13 Oct 2012 81,971 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 27,674 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,674 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 23,295 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,331 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 15,176 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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YA05 TYU is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YA05 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.

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What year was YA05 TYU registered?

YA05 TYU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is YA05 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 TYU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA05 TYU have outstanding finance?

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