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YL05 WWP

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,915 mi
Last recorded131,915 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 WWP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 131,915 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 114,766 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 104,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the sidewall

rear view mirror missing

Fail 19 Nov 2014 104,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the sidewall

rear view mirror missing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 93,673 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 83,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,738 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cooling fans inop

Pass 26 May 2011 66,531 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 64,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 60,193 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 60,183 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,912 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 43,910 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

brake imbalance only just passed at 24%

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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YL05 WWP is a 2005 MG ZS in Black 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 YL05 WWP, 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 YL05 WWP registered?

YL05 WWP is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YL05 WWP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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