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RX55 UWZ

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,446 mi
Last recorded95,446 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 UWZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 95,446 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 85,688 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,391 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 65,829 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 65,622 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 56,040 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,771 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 42,540 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 39,136 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 36,288 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 32,999 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 29,355 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,548 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 28,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside wiper deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Sep 2011 20,304 miles

cambelt due if not been changed

Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,308 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,375 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

splash guards & sill guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,177 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a small cut just ok for test

Fail 22 Jul 2008 9,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 UWZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RX55 UWZ, 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

How do I check the history of RX55 UWZ?

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What year was RX55 UWZ registered?

RX55 UWZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 3 December 2005.

Is RX55 UWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 UWZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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