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YP05 FTU

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,500 mi
Last recorded64,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FTU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 64,500 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 64,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Dec 2019 63,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,415 miles

Front Both beam patterns poor

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 58,415 miles

Front Both beam patterns poor

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,346 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,793 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 52,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,579 miles

enginemanag ment light on

exaustcorroded

o/s rearbrake discscorroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 37,981 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 37,866 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,643 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,438 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,884 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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YP05 FTU is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 YP05 FTU, 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 YP05 FTU registered?

YP05 FTU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YP05 FTU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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