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YY54 KUT

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,391 mi
Last recorded80,391 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 KUT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,391 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2015 80,390 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

battery insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,375 miles

Oil leak

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

Fail 12 Feb 2014 79,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,090 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 71,903 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,823 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 63,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,787 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 34,734 miles

Battery insecure, battery to large for tray

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Very slight roughness from offside rear bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2009 34,734 miles

Battery insecure, battery to large for tray

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

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

Very slight roughness from offside rear bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,434 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 20,249 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 KUT is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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