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YJ55 OPC

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,930 mi
Last recorded35,930 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 OPC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 35,930 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 25,697 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2018 23,066 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 23,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Dec 2018 22,981 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Rear anti roll bar bushes perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

coolamt leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 20,439 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 17,341 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 14,951 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 12,790 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 11,609 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 10,411 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 9,387 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 8,252 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 7,196 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 5,883 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 5,883 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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YJ55 OPC is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJ55 OPC, 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 YJ55 OPC registered?

YJ55 OPC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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