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YX05 WTW

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,276 mi
Last recorded78,276 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 WTW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,276 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 78,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 63,993 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 63,993 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 56,763 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 45,899 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 34,269 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 34,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WTW is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WTW, 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 WTW registered?

YX05 WTW is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is YX05 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 WTW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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