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YC05 EYU

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,637 mi
Last recorded61,637 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 EYU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,637 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2022 61,635 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2021 52,256 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 52,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2020 51,823 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,645 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,144 miles

N/s and o/s sills corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,609 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 49,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,401 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,456 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2014 43,456 miles

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

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,872 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 29 Mar 2011 30,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

airbag light on

slight judder evident from o/sf brake disc

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,742 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,493 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,374 miles

Air bag light on.

Child seat fitted to n,s,r seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

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 EYU is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YC05 EYU, 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 EYU registered?

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

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