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RX55 UXU

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,990 mi
Last recorded72,990 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 UXU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 72,990 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,504 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,165 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2008 21,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

wipers worn

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 UXU is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UXU, 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 UXU?

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What year was RX55 UXU registered?

RX55 UXU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is RX55 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 UXU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX55 UXU have outstanding finance?

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