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RX55 UWV

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,986 mi
Last recorded86,986 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 UWV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 86,986 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 86,986 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 85,470 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 85,470 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 82,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 82,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,706 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 79,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,468 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbor very weak advise change

Offside Rear Tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Fail 13 Oct 2016 75,468 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorbor very weak advise change

Offside Rear Tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2015 68,952 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber weak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 68,952 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber weak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,212 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 62,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,080 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,756 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,353 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 36,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,255 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,543 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 19,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RX55 UWV is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RX55 UWV, 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 RX55 UWV registered?

RX55 UWV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is RX55 UWV safe to buy?

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