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FJ55 BKN

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,175 mi
Last recorded100,175 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 100,175 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 100,175 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 96,850 miles

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Fail 18 Aug 2018 96,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter/mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 2 Sep 2017 93,356 miles

Exhaust flexi Pipe Worn

Fail 28 Aug 2017 93,350 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust flexi Pipe Worn

Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,346 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 86,346 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 78,129 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 71,345 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front floors corroding

driveshafts corroding

fuel tank corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,345 miles

both front floors corroding

driveshafts corroding

fuel tank corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,394 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 69,394 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,671 miles

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)

srs warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,640 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 59,640 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,165 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,730 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 BKN 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 63.2%.

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 BKN, 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 BKN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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