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WJ55 EFX

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,329 mi
Last recorded90,329 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 EFX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 90,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 84,351 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 77,816 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 71,531 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 65,784 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 13 May 2017 65,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 57,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 49,696 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating on tread

Fail 9 May 2015 49,696 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear tyres deteriorating on tread

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,571 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,958 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 36,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,865 miles

osf wing and light units slight damage

Pass 9 May 2011 23,890 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 23,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 21,357 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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WJ55 EFX 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 70.6%.

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 WJ55 EFX, 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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What year was WJ55 EFX registered?

WJ55 EFX is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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