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YN05 OFH

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,616 mi
Last recorded71,616 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 OFH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,616 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 71,615 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,485 miles

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

battery insecure

oil leak

osf tyre inner edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 66,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

battery insecure

oil leak

osf tyre inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 57,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front & Rear Brake Discs In Poor Condition

Fail 4 Jun 2011 57,857 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front & Rear Brake Discs In Poor Condition

Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,014 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 49,011 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,854 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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YN05 OFH is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YN05 OFH, 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 YN05 OFH registered?

YN05 OFH is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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