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YY05 DXX

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,222 mi
Last recorded65,222 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 DXX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 65,222 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 65,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,915 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 57,910 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,482 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,361 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,989 miles

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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YY05 DXX is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY05 DXX, 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 YY05 DXX registered?

YY05 DXX is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YY05 DXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY05 DXX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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