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FJ55 CAO

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,313 mi
Last recorded163,313 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 163,313 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 151,654 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 139,174 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,886 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 135,823 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 126,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 116,291 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,361 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 106,529 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 106,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under-floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 100,442 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,495 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 94,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,526 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 84,526 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,780 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 71,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,933 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 49,434 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 40,354 miles

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

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

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 CAO is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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