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VX55 BCK

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,327 mi
Last recorded40,327 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 BCK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 40,327 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 40,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 37,831 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel indicating adjustment may be required

Pass 15 Aug 2024 32,921 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel indicating adjustment may be required

Pass 9 Aug 2023 27,469 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 20,993 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 20,993 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 17,388 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 15,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn corroded (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 15,623 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 14,899 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 14,228 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 13,436 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 12,787 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 11,275 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,028 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 9,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 7,551 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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VX55 BCK is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VX55 BCK, 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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VX55 BCK is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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