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FJ55 CDX

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,457 mi
Last recorded51,457 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 51,457 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,923 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,472 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,486 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,908 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,050 miles

Battery flat (none starter).

Exhaust corroded,no leaks.

Front and rear discs corroded/noisey.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,969 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 29,946 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on front brake discs efficiency OK.

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 CDX is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ55 CDX?

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What year was FJ55 CDX registered?

FJ55 CDX is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is FJ55 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ55 CDX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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