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YU05 RXY

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,816 mi
Last recorded77,816 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 RXY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 77,816 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 8 May 2018 70,181 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 70,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 59,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 58,186 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 55,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,533 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,807 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 48,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 38,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,985 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jul 2009 24,102 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,339 miles

o/s/r brake advisory

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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YU05 RXY is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YU05 RXY, 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 YU05 RXY registered?

YU05 RXY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is YU05 RXY safe to buy?

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