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YT05 YMJ

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,674 mi
Last recorded82,674 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 YMJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 82,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 76,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,329 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 68,329 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,702 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,331 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 YMJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

YT05 YMJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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