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RX55 FNN

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,731 mi
Last recorded106,731 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 FNN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 106,731 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 106,727 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 104,690 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre feathering on outside edge, 2 mm

Pass 3 May 2018 102,368 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 102,365 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Fixed (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Fixed (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working Fixed (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 98,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,077 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2016 93,964 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing front bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing front bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,497 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,131 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,594 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 64,803 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,337 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,452 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,141 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 47,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,334 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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RX55 FNN is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RX55 FNN, 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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RX55 FNN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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