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HF55 FAA

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,907 mi
Last recorded92,907 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 FAA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 92,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

battery loose

Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,149 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

battery incorrectly fitted and loose

horn wired through rocker switch on dash

Fail 18 Jan 2017 77,149 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

battery incorrectly fitted and loose

horn wired through rocker switch on dash

Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,340 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,696 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 60,696 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,944 miles

both bottom arm inner bushes have play

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,717 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 38,713 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,136 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,416 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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HF55 FAA is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HF55 FAA, 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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HF55 FAA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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