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KX54 RZC

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,934 mi
Last recorded57,934 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX54 RZC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 57,934 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 57,634 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 57,324 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 56,995 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,400 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 56,398 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,644 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 54,638 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,149 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 50,686 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,835 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,733 miles

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 44,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 44,977 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,947 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 37,299 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,155 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 34,155 miles

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

both front brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 28 Dec 2010 30,676 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 26,845 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 24,014 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 21,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 21,357 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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KX54 RZC is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KX54 RZC, 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 KX54 RZC?

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What year was KX54 RZC registered?

KX54 RZC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is KX54 RZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX54 RZC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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