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FJ55 CKC

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,726 mi
Last recorded107,726 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 107,726 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer wall

offside rear brakes have been hot

offside rear tyre worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

rear bumper loose but secure

unable to test offside rear seat belt due to child seat present

Fail 1 Apr 2014 107,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

nearside front tyre worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer wall

offside rear brakes have been hot

offside rear tyre worn low on inside (shallow grooves)

offside rear wheel hard to turn by hand indicates brake holding on

rear bumper loose but secure

unable to test offside rear seat belt due to child seat present

Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,001 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 65,945 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,292 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 9 Sep 2009 48,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,626 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 38,626 miles

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

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 CKC is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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