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NX55 JJY

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,298 mi
Last recorded76,298 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 JJY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 76,298 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ridgid brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes coated

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2025 76,298 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ridgid brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes coated

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2024 72,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel lines coated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill skirts fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2024 72,585 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding After park brake check (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel lines coated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill skirts fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 67,331 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill unable to inspect fully due side skirts fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill unable to inspect fully due to side skirt fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2023 67,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill unable to inspect fully due side skirts fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill unable to inspect fully due to side skirt fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2022 62,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Metal fuel pipes coated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Washers poor efficiency - still cleans screen

Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,902 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in underseal ()

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 52,709 miles

Windscreen washer pressure poor

Fail 29 Oct 2020 52,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective U.V. Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective U.V. Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer pressure poor

Pass 25 Oct 2019 45,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 48,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,548 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 44,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,219 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,559 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 37,559 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 34,592 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 31,473 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 31,473 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wheel bearings not checked due to binding brakes.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Oct 2012 25,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,609 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,071 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,621 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,176 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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NX55 JJY is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NX55 JJY, 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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NX55 JJY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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