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FJ55 CCA

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,571 mi
Last recorded97,571 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 97,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 89,741 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 89,741 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted so not allowing full inspection of outer sills x 2

Fail 24 Sep 2019 85,338 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted so not allowing full inspection of outer sills x 2

Pass 2 Jun 2018 82,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/ front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 May 2018 82,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/ front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 81,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 80,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,268 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,707 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 54,193 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 46,830 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,970 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,264 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,186 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

osf tyre cuts in outer sidewall

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 CCA is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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