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WJ55 TXN

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,765 mi
Last recorded46,765 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 TXN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 46,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS modulator (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 46,752 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS modulator (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 45,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS modulator (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 44,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS modulator (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 42,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS modulator (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS modulator area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 38,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti lock braking modulator area at nearside chassis leg (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 38,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti lock braking modulator area at nearside chassis leg (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 38,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 36,974 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 35,552 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 33,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 32,209 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 30,486 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 28,959 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

centre section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2012 21,967 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2011 16,315 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2010 11,199 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 6,574 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 3,373 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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WJ55 TXN is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ55 TXN, 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 WJ55 TXN registered?

WJ55 TXN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is WJ55 TXN safe to buy?

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