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GP54 RTX

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,112 mi
Last recorded123,112 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 RTX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 123,112 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 120,178 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 116,326 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 112,265 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 109,390 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 105,380 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 102,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 96,770 miles

under body rust

Pass 6 Jan 2018 92,231 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,055 miles

coolant level low

Fail 25 Sep 2013 92,019 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,574 miles

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

front discs liped and corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,358 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 61,358 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,887 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 56,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 42,558 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 42,558 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GP54 RTX is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP54 RTX, 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

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What year was GP54 RTX registered?

GP54 RTX is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is GP54 RTX safe to buy?

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