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YY05 GXL

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,358 mi
Last recorded104,358 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 104,358 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 100,222 miles

Front Both front headlights starting to cloud on lenses. Headlight aim still readable.

Misting of oil from back on gearbox

Nearside Front Wipers slightly smearing not effecting drivers view of road

Offside Front Outer Outer CV boot starting to perish

Offside Slight misting of oil coming from steering rack gaitor

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,797 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 95,648 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 87,446 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 87,446 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,151 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 78,129 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,253 miles

both front floors starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

srs light on

Fail 28 Jun 2012 63,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2011 55,613 miles

gear box oil leaks

travell on foot brake

Fail 19 Jun 2011 55,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,008 miles

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

all brake disc pitted but no excess juidder found on rbt

Fail 13 Jun 2009 42,094 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 42,094 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,990 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 32,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 GXL is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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