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FX55 RJJ

2005 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,326 mi
Last recorded99,326 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 RJJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 99,326 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroderd but not blowing on point of test

slight play in near side front steering rach knuckle

Fail 2 Mar 2012 99,326 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroderd but not blowing on point of test

slight play in near side front steering rach knuckle

Pass 4 Mar 2011 104,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,691 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 46,688 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,582 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 46,582 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 35,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,270 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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FX55 RJJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FX55 RJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX55 RJJ registered?

FX55 RJJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is FX55 RJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 RJJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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