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FJ55 UFG

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,041 mi
Last recorded67,041 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 UFG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,041 miles

front brake backing plates corroding

nsr tyre low and punctured

Fail 23 Oct 2015 67,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake backing plates corroding

nsr tyre low and punctured

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,560 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2013 53,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2012 42,315 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 42,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 38,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,641 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,107 miles

one of offside washer jet blocked

Fail 7 Oct 2009 25,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

one of offside washer jet blocked

Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,894 miles

small cuts on outer wall of nearside front tyre

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 UFG is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UFG, 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 UFG registered?

FJ55 UFG is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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