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YX05 FVV

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,306 mi
Last recorded83,306 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 FVV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,306 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 83,306 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 83,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box leaking near join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 82,985 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box leaking near join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 82,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,391 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,846 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,512 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,382 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,361 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters slightly perished

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)

nearside front wing trim loose

Fail 24 Jun 2013 47,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front outer cv gaiters slightly perished

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside front wing trim loose

Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,507 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 41,168 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,215 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,275 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,270 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit

Fail 22 Jun 2009 27,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit

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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YX05 FVV is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX05 FVV, 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.

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What year was YX05 FVV registered?

YX05 FVV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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