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FJ55 BLF

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,175 mi
Last recorded106,175 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 BLF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 106,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

front headlights have poor beam image

Fail 14 Nov 2020 106,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

front headlights have poor beam image

Pass 22 May 2019 103,185 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,698 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 96,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,018 miles

clutch bite very high

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 84,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,617 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 69,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,718 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 57,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,986 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit

W/screen chipped

Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit

W/screen chipped

Fail 10 Sep 2010 34,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,417 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,451 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,868 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 BLF is a 2005 MG ZS in Red 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 BLF, 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 BLF is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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