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YN05 OGX

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,850 mi
Last recorded126,850 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 OGX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 126,850 miles

exhaust front manifold slight leak, with front flexi slightly deteroriated

gearbox end plate slight oil leak

rear fog switch slightly sticky

Pass 29 Aug 2016 108,048 miles

front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2016 108,048 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 66,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,350 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,350 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 32,486 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,486 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 23,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,695 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 18,951 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,555 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 14,393 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 OGX is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OGX, 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 OGX registered?

YN05 OGX is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is YN05 OGX safe to buy?

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