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YY54 KUP

2005 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,938 mi
Last recorded118,938 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 KUP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 118,938 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body and multiple suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 111,011 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s rear door handle insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2016 106,841 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult belt

o/s and n/s front floors rusty

o/s rear door handle insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,957 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,798 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,610 miles

o/s rear outer door handle loose

Fail 3 Apr 2012 67,601 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear outer door handle loose

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front door handle insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2011 56,573 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front door handle insecure

n/s rear tyre inner wall uneven

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,129 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,973 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 38,973 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 30,350 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YY54 KUP is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YY54 KUP, 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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YY54 KUP is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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