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M22 PRJ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,769 mi
Last recorded30,769 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 PRJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 30,769 miles

Undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2024 30,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 30,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 30,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL [undersealed] (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 19 Aug 2021 29,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 28,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [underseal] (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 3 Aug 2020 28,985 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [underseal] (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 2 Sep 2019 28,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Front TYRES WEARING ON THE EDGES

Pass 29 Aug 2018 27,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 27,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s wiper split

Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,121 miles

poor n/s wiper

rear washer works front washer

Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,685 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,695 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,823 miles

rear tyre wear edges

Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,878 miles

rear ex det

all tyres wear edges

condensation h/ lamps

Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,550 miles

all tyres wear inside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2010 12,933 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,847 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

travel h/b

tyre wear inside edges

Pass 19 Aug 2008 8,330 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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M22 PRJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M22 PRJ, 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 M22 PRJ registered?

M22 PRJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is M22 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 PRJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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