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YC05 FXG

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,125 mi
Last recorded92,125 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 FXG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,125 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 92,123 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,851 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 87,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,740 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to wear indicaters

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2012 76,740 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

advise tracking

all tyres are under inflated

both front brake discs in very poor condition

limited reserve travel left on handbrake

nearside rear tyre worn to wear indicaters

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,394 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,944 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 64,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,452 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,514 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 FXG is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXG, 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 YC05 FXG registered?

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

Is YC05 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 FXG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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