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FG05 XJK

2005 MG Zs+

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,784 mi
Last recorded92,784 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zs+40,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XJK
MakeMG
ModelZs+
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,622 miles

OSR tyre perishing

Both front tyres bald on the edges and cut

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,306 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 74,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre tread low on both edges

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,746 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,997 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 50,896 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,896 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,849 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,680 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 39,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,879 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 33,985 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,985 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,049 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 28,047 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 27,920 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 25,134 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,588 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zs+?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,749
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Stop lamp not working 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
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FG05 XJK is a 2005 MG Zs+ in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 MG Zs+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,422 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 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG05 XJK, 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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What year was FG05 XJK registered?

FG05 XJK is a 2005 MG Zs+, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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