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YN55 TVL

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,584 mi
Last recorded67,584 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 TVL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 66,835 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,866 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 55,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,104 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 55,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,749 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 42,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2010 42,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,427 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 31,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YN55 TVL is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YN55 TVL, 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 YN55 TVL registered?

YN55 TVL is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is YN55 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN55 TVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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