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YT05 PHN

2005 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,783 mi
Last recorded103,783 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 PHN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 103,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 75,438 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 75,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 59,273 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 52,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 50,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 50,603 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 50,577 miles

battery weak

Fail 19 Dec 2017 50,577 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery weak

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,163 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2016 50,163 miles

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,233 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,761 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,884 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,009 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,449 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,041 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YT05 PHN is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YT05 PHN, 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 YT05 PHN registered?

YT05 PHN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YT05 PHN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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