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EU55 KXC

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,757 mi
Last recorded76,757 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 KXC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 76,757 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 76,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 71,657 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 70,993 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 69,872 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 69,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,434 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 69,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre has hole in (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has long travel

Pass 12 Oct 2020 66,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel tank rusty

plastic sill covers fitted

rear suspension bushes spliting

Pass 29 Oct 2019 64,121 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn low

Slight handbrake travel

Fail 14 Oct 2019 63,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ........... Center........... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

205/45/17

Coolant level low

Front brake pads getting low

Handbrake travel high

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))

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 May 2018 58,762 miles

Fuel. Tank corroded

General underbody corrosion present

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover splitting

Nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,032 miles

clutch in poor condition [dangerous]

Fail 9 Aug 2016 55,000 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

clutch in poor condition [dangerous]

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,952 miles

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

both front outter cv boots perishing

os/f floor pan rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,886 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,847 miles

chip in screen

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,567 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 17,345 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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EU55 KXC is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU55 KXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU55 KXC?

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What year was EU55 KXC registered?

EU55 KXC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is EU55 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 KXC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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