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YT05 WCV

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,979 mi
Last recorded55,979 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 WCV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 55,979 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 51,486 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 51,486 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 46,767 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2016 46,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,569 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 37,402 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 34,001 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 30,494 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

flexi exhaust

Pass 26 Feb 2011 26,620 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 22,749 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 19,229 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,643 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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YT05 WCV is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

YT05 WCV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YT05 WCV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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