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YD05 LHS

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,729 mi
Last recorded50,729 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 LHS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 50,729 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 50,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 50,288 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 50,288 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 50,266 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,998 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 49,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,979 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,945 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,764 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,650 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,468 miles

off side front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,363 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,933 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 48,907 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,780 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 47,019 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,019 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,465 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,800 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,762 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,235 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 22,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre getting low

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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YD05 LHS is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YD05 LHS, 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 YD05 LHS registered?

YD05 LHS is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is YD05 LHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 LHS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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