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MX55 XCY

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,657 mi
Last recorded72,657 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 XCY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 72,657 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 72,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2025 71,461 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 69,641 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 67,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,207 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 63,642 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 63,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,192 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,797 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,695 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 51,332 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 47,745 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 45,441 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,703 miles

n/s/r outer door handle loose and works when pressure applied to surround

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished and has a nail in

rear exhaust poor

slight play in n/s/f lower arm inner front bush

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,055 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,432 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,000 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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MX55 XCY is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MX55 XCY, 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 MX55 XCY registered?

MX55 XCY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is MX55 XCY safe to buy?

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