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YH05 RXB

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,006 mi
Last recorded110,006 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 RXB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,006 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 91,520 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

both front side lights dull

Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,720 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,170 miles

n/s/f tyre is at 2mm

o/s/f tyre is at 3mm

rear pads are low

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,226 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 61,838 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 61,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped / uneven tread wear

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 55,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres deteriorated : cracks in tread grooves

Offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped / uneven tread wear

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Feb 2011 50,981 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,745 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 41,745 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 31,313 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 25,426 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 25,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

wheel bearing noise frunt

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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YH05 RXB is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH05 RXB, 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 YH05 RXB registered?

YH05 RXB is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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