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FX55 FRZ

2005 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,804 mi
Last recorded148,804 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 FRZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 148,804 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 141,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 134,913 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 130,022 miles

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating with age

undershields fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 118,279 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall strongish advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber deteriating

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring inspection to some components

osf inner cv boot twisted

osr nsr inner radius arm bushes lifting and slightly deteriating

Pass 10 Mar 2018 106,709 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,951 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 79,410 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,354 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside number plate light is becoming in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,882 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,339 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,159 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,817 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 46,621 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 46,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FX55 FRZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FX55 FRZ, 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 FX55 FRZ registered?

FX55 FRZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is FX55 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 FRZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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