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CX54 EFL

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,150 mi
Last recorded100,150 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 EFL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 100,150 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside sprayed with protective paint

Pass 17 Dec 2024 120,563 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side and floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 120,547 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 119,630 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 119,614 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 118,562 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 118,529 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 116,753 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear seats and belts removed ()

Fail 21 Oct 2021 116,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floorpan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear seats and belts removed ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 112,982 miles

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2016 112,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 May 2015 109,430 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,843 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,639 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 96,639 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,772 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 83,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,851 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 70,851 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 56,768 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,696 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,203 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 31,203 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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CX54 EFL is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CX54 EFL, 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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CX54 EFL is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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