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FA54 PFJ

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,440 mi
Last recorded83,440 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 PFJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,157 miles

air bag light on srs

Fail 23 Feb 2012 74,105 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

air bag light on srs

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,622 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 65,617 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 58,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,019 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 50,258 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,321 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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FA54 PFJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA54 PFJ, 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 FA54 PFJ registered?

FA54 PFJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is FA54 PFJ safe to buy?

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