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YC05 EXS

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

46,197 mi
Last recorded46,197 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 EXS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 46,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 46,193 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 44,964 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 44,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged o/s front sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 43,682 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged o/s front sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 42,760 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 42,756 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s rear (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength n/s front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength o/s front floor to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 42,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread and damage outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 41,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 40,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 39,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor areas near jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,706 miles

Hand brake lever pulls up high but has reserve travel

Nearside Rear Tyres misshaped and stepped

Offside Rear Tyres misshaped and stepped

Fail 22 Mar 2019 38,706 miles

Hand brake lever pulls up high but has reserve travel

Nearside Rear Tyres misshaped and stepped

Offside Rear Tyres misshaped and stepped

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 37,723 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 37,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,749 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,316 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,622 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,289 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 27,242 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,520 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,723 miles

all tyres low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,997 miles

Nearside rear door doesnt open from outside

Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,609 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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YC05 EXS is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC05 EXS, 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 YC05 EXS registered?

YC05 EXS is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YC05 EXS shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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