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FX55 DCU

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,294 mi
Last recorded54,294 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 DCU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 54,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 53,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 52,843 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,516 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f corner floor section showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 51,498 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake fluid leak from n/s/f brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f corner floor section showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,641 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,325 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 47,690 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,817 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,122 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 35,122 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,089 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,933 miles

long handbrake travel

n/s washer jet poor

wipers starting to split

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,062 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,326 miles

wipers smear

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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FX55 DCU is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FX55 DCU, 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 FX55 DCU registered?

FX55 DCU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is FX55 DCU safe to buy?

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