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RX05 XTM

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,867 mi
Last recorded93,867 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 XTM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 93,867 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 93,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,125 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

headlamp deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,857 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 84,055 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 77,017 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 69,825 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 69,692 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm,would recommend replacing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm,would recommend replacing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak above gearbox area ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,192 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 57,192 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,722 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 44,348 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 41,082 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 36,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,965 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,453 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,714 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 26,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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RX05 XTM is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RX05 XTM, 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 RX05 XTM registered?

RX05 XTM is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is RX05 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 XTM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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