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FX05 MYJ

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,279 mi
Last recorded73,279 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 MYJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 73,279 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,015 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front floor jacking points corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,616 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,597 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,149 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 60,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,696 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,055 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 37,212 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,009 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

washer jets showing blue lights to front

Pass 11 Jul 2009 28,210 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

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

None standard exhaust rear box

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

illuminated screen wash jets fitted

none standard wheels fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2008 21,899 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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FX05 MYJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FX05 MYJ, 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 FX05 MYJ registered?

FX05 MYJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is FX05 MYJ safe to buy?

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