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YX05 FVZ

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,743 mi
Last recorded61,743 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 FVZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 16 Nov 2015 61,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no adjustment (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 22 Nov 2014 55,141 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 47,969 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 47,969 miles

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

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 FVZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVZ, 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 YX05 FVZ registered?

YX05 FVZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is YX05 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 FVZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX05 FVZ have outstanding finance?

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