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YJ05 XVA

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,453 mi
Last recorded93,453 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 XVA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 82,341 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,128 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 74,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,471 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 56,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,980 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 43,923 miles

Battery insecure

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust section becoming deteriorated

SRS warning light indicates a fault

Fail 8 Jun 2012 43,824 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust section becoming deteriorated

SRS warning light indicates a fault

Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner badly

o/s/r tyre stepping on inner

srs light on

Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 10,122 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 8,055 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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YJ05 XVA is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YJ05 XVA, 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 YJ05 XVA registered?

YJ05 XVA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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