2005 MG ZS 2.0L Diesel · BX05 PXH
2005 MG ZS (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 157,439 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX05 PXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2025
- 157,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX05 PXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mg Zs (BX05 PXH) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BX05 PXH Mileage History
- 10/10/2022149,577 mi
- 20/09/2023152,643 mi+3,066 mi
- 04/10/2023152,730 mi+87 mi
- 03/10/2024153,747 mi+1,017 mi
- 10/10/2025157,439 mi+3,692 mi
Average of roughly 2,620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Classic)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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