2005 MG ZS 1.8L Petrol · GX05 LFR
2005 MG ZS (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 55,321 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX05 LFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 55,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX05 LFR 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 (GX05 LFR) between December 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
GX05 LFR Mileage History
- 03/12/202151,744 mi
- 04/03/202353,210 mi+1,466 mi
- 29/03/202454,251 mi+1,041 mi
- 05/04/202554,838 mi+587 mi
- 11/04/202655,321 mi+483 mi
Average of roughly 822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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