MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
vehicle structure corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
vehicle structure corroded
corrosion showing to vehicle structure
slight bind on o/s/r brake
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
corrosion showing to vehicle structure
slight bind on o/s/r brake
front floor/chassis corroded and has had welding repair carried out
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
front floor/chassis corroded and has had welding repair carried out
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also wearing thin on its inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on its inner edge 205/50r16
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to o/s/r bumper noted
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor mtg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor mtg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to o/s/r bumper noted
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to reservoir (2.3.3b)
both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge
centre/rear exhaust corroded
damage to o/s/r bumper noted
fuel tank slightly corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points corroded
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BX55 XZS is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BX55 XZS, 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 BX55 XZS registered?
BX55 XZS is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 November 2005.
Is BX55 XZS safe to buy?
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