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FJ55 BJU

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,094 mi
Last recorded98,094 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 BJU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 98,094 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 98,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 95,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,398 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 84,655 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 77,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 77,384 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 69,375 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 54,532 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,589 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BJU is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 BJU, 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 FJ55 BJU registered?

FJ55 BJU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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