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YY05 HPJ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,825 mi
Last recorded78,825 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 HPJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,825 miles

NSF tyre sidewall damaged.

OS headlamp lense foggy.

OSF lower ball joint thread cut.

Corrosion to NSF OSF floors.

Exhaust supported with wire and repaired.

Misting of fluid at steering rack end.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 78,825 miles

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

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

Corrosion to NSF OSF floors.

Exhaust supported with wire and repaired.

Misting of fluid at steering rack end.

NSF tyre sidewall damaged.

OS headlamp lense foggy.

OSF lower ball joint thread cut.

Pass 31 May 2016 72,505 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 72,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 62,810 miles

rear brake discs corroding rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 May 2014 51,279 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 46,588 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 38,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2012 38,032 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,832 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 31,804 miles

Oil leak

exhaust has parts of the system that are heavily corroded and flaking.

exhaust has slight leak of gasses at joint to rear silencer.

Fail 28 May 2010 31,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust has parts of the system that are heavily corroded and flaking.

exhaust has slight leak of gasses at joint to rear silencer.

Pass 27 May 2009 27,265 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system styarting to corrode.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 27 May 2009 27,265 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust system styarting to corrode.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 May 2008 20,808 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 20,808 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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 HPJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YY05 HPJ, 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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What year was YY05 HPJ registered?

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

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