MOT Status
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142,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
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
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
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))
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))
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
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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)
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)
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)
fuel tank rusty
underbody rusty
damage n/s/r wheel arch...tested in wet conditions.
cookant level light on
washers require attention
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
coolant light on
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
uneven tread wear nearside rear tyre
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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