2005 MG ZS 1.8L Petrol · WA05 TYU
2005 MG ZS (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 83,613 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA05 TYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 83,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
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WA05 TYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mg Zs (WA05 TYU) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
WA05 TYU Mileage History
- 23/02/202378,347 mi
- 21/02/202481,085 mi+2,738 mi
- 07/03/202583,028 mi+1,943 mi
- 07/03/202583,028 mi
- 09/03/202683,613 mi+585 mi
Average of roughly 1,733 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (1.6/1.8 Petrol)Serious
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- Front Suspension Bush WearModerate
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