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FJ55 BKL

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,473 mi
Last recorded96,473 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 BKL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 96,473 miles

Coolant leak ()

HORN BUTTON DEFECTIVE

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 89,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 89,364 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 86,553 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 83,069 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 79,418 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 79,406 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 75,511 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 73,884 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,036 miles

offside front floor corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2016 65,120 miles

Coolant leak Rfi

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area ether side of exhaust (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion on fuel tank

Pass 19 Sep 2015 60,277 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges ns also perished

coolant leak

fuel tank surface corrosion

rear box heavily corroded near flange

Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,135 miles

Coolant leak from belt side of engine RFI

Corrosion forming on floor pan at front on both sides

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,501 miles

Coolant leak, rfi suspect water pump

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 44,484 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Sep 2011 38,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres on approx 3mm and wearing on low on inner edge, Advize check four wheel alignnment

Slight bind on OSF wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,772 miles

n/s/f side light came on when tapped

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r service and hand brake is slightly down on performance

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,642 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,066 miles

both front tyres worn

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 BKL is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BKL, 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 BKL is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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