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YX05 TYV

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,579 mi
Last recorded114,579 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 TYV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 114,579 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 108,501 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,122 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 97,086 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,559 miles

flexi section of cat converter deteriorated slightly

Fail 29 Feb 2012 88,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

flexi section of cat converter deteriorated slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,531 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,531 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,376 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,856 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,263 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn down to 1.6mm legal 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 TYV is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YX05 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

YX05 TYV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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