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FY05 FFN

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,281 mi
Last recorded142,281 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FFN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 142,281 miles

Gearbox mounting defective At rear of engine

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has deep cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension and brake components surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2025 134,003 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 124,016 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boot also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch master cylinder defective

Pass 3 Jul 2023 105,708 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box slight blow and outer skin loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear number plate light are blue

Pass 1 Aug 2022 93,955 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 93,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perishing, low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 92,363 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 92,361 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 74,846 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2019 74,846 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 72,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2017 68,167 miles

N/s/f wheel rim dented on inside.

N/s/r outer door handle slightly loose.

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

O/s/r and both front tyre valves perishing

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

Pass 20 May 2016 61,736 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 53,175 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 30 May 2014 47,042 miles

fuel tank rusty

underbody rusty

Pass 30 May 2013 44,578 miles

damage n/s/r wheel arch...tested in wet conditions.

Pass 26 May 2012 40,859 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 36,340 miles

cookant level light on

washers require attention

Pass 21 May 2010 31,128 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 25,188 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

coolant light on

Fail 30 May 2009 25,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

coolant light on

Pass 29 May 2008 15,900 miles

uneven tread wear nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2008 15,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight damage offside front tyre outer wall

uneven tread wear nearside rear 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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FY05 FFN is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FY05 FFN, 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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FY05 FFN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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