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FJ55 BHO

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,261 mi
Last recorded88,261 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 BHO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 88,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush/slight play also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 88,261 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush/slight play also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 83,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop.

Fail 5 May 2023 83,140 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop.

Pass 4 May 2022 76,889 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 76,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,502 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,741 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 5 Sep 2015 67,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2014 56,656 miles

NS front tyre wearing badly inner edge.

NS rear door handle slightly insecure.

NS rear shock absorber damp.

NS rear tyre badly worn on edges,various cuts in tread & outer wall.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OS front tyre bold inside edge, cut in tread & close to limit.

OS rear tyre has nail in it.

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Reverse lights not working.

Underbody & chassis areas corroding.

Wear in both front lower balljoints

Fail 4 Sep 2014 56,656 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NS front tyre wearing badly inner edge.

NS rear door handle slightly insecure.

NS rear shock absorber damp.

NS rear tyre badly worn on edges,various cuts in tread & outer wall.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OS front tyre bold inside edge, cut in tread & close to limit.

OS rear tyre has nail in it.

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Reverse lights not working.

Underbody & chassis areas corroding.

Pass 24 Aug 2013 46,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Large dint to offside front wing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Scratchs to paintwork

Slight play in both front bottom arm inner bushs

Fail 17 Aug 2013 46,091 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Large dint to offside front wing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear discs carroded

Scratchs to paintwork

Slight play in both front bottom arm inner bushs

Pass 1 Sep 2012 37,677 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,029 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 21,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 16,544 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,837 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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FJ55 BHO is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ55 BHO, 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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FJ55 BHO is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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