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MX55 OYU

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,089 mi
Last recorded114,089 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 OYU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 114,089 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 110,313 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 110,301 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 107,265 miles

Chassis and suspension components have corrosion and deterioration

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 107,264 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Chassis and suspension components have corrosion and deterioration

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 104,249 miles

Chassis, suspension and brake components showing corrosion and deterioration

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 104,249 miles

Chassis, suspension and brake components showing corrosion and deterioration

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 101,598 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust bolted flange sections showing some rust and deterioration

Front exhaust catalyst section showing some rust and deterioration

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front n/s and o/s front most floor pan sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 98,172 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output left hand and right hand (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip adrift, REPAIRED

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lleft hand and right hand (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

screen washers adequate but poor

Fail 22 Oct 2018 98,172 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output left hand and right hand (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Outer cv boot clip adrift, REPAIRED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lleft hand and right hand (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

screen washers adequate but poor

Pass 10 Oct 2017 91,248 miles

Offside Front brake discs back plate missing

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (perished) (2.4.G.2)

brake, steering and suspension components showing corrosion.

floor pan and petrol tank showing corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2017 91,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed rubbing on abs module support bracket (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake discs back plate missing

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (perished) (2.4.G.2)

brake, steering and suspension components showing corrosion.

floor pan and petrol tank showing corrosion

n/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

windscreen washers provide fluid but are aimed low

Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,882 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible part (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust flexi

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,163 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,242 miles

front exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,262 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,740 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 53,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 39,729 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 32,685 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 23,634 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 23,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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MX55 OYU 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 69.6%.

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 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 MX55 OYU, 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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MX55 OYU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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