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BX54 RZS

2005 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,229 mi
Last recorded74,229 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 RZS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 74,229 miles

Engine MIL light

Pass 29 Oct 2024 61,891 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank corroded

MIL lamp illuminated, testable on diesel vehicles registered after the 1/07/2008

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Unable to test condition of outer sills, plastic covers fitted

Underside of vehicle corroded

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on the front and rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Fail 29 Oct 2024 61,891 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank corroded

MIL lamp illuminated, testable on diesel vehicles registered after the 1/07/2008

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Unable to test condition of outer sills, plastic covers fitted

Underside of vehicle corroded

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on the front and rear suspension components, chassis, structure and sub structure

Pass 11 Dec 2023 60,854 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 60,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 60,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR TO SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,869 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,444 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 47,460 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 47,459 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2017 43,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,706 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 39,706 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Corrosion and Small Hole (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe And Box Corrosion and Small Hole (7.1.2)

Front Brake Disc's Worn and Lipped Advise Replacement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm - 205 45 17 - (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 37,016 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Corrosion and Small Hole (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe And Box Corrosion and Small Hole (7.1.2)

Front Brake Disc's Worn and Lipped Advise Replacement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm - 205 45 17 - (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 33,967 miles

Corrosion To N/S/F + O/S/F Lower Floor Pan Advise Rubbing Down And Under Sealing

Front Brake Disc's Lipped And Worn

N/S/F + O/S/F Dip Beam Pattern's Becoming Poor Due To Headlamp Lens

O/S/R Brake Disc Pitted

Fail 20 Sep 2014 33,967 miles

Corrosion To N/S/F + O/S/F Lower Floor Pan Advise Rubbing Down And Under Sealing

Front Brake Disc's Lipped And Worn

N/S/F + O/S/F Dip Beam Pattern's Becoming Poor Due To Headlamp Lens

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Brake Disc Pitted

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,392 miles

Battery slightly loose - advise securing as soon as possible

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 30,023 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 28,876 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,062 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 27,062 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 25,428 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,176 miles

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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BX54 RZS is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BX54 RZS, 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 BX54 RZS registered?

BX54 RZS is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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