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FJ55 CFZ

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,750 mi
Last recorded123,750 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 123,750 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 123,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 11 Sep 2014 114,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2014 114,580 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,267 miles

nearside front tyre has small tear on outer wall but not showing cord

Fail 16 Aug 2012 90,266 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre has small tear on outer wall but not showing cord

Fail 16 Aug 2011 84,036 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,036 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,855 miles

rear disc's are pitted

Fail 27 Aug 2010 72,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear disc's are pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,784 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,988 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 CFZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CFZ, 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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What year was FJ55 CFZ registered?

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

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