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FE05 DXL

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,667 mi
Last recorded139,667 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 DXL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 139,667 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 132,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 126,829 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 126,815 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 117,610 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 107,245 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 94,276 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 94,273 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 79,621 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 79,596 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 65,277 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear shock absorbers damp

both rear tyres worn on outer edges - still legal

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - still legal

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge to legal tread depth limit

rise and fall performance of front brakes just acceptable

Fail 21 Jan 2009 65,277 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear shock absorbers damp

both rear tyres worn on outer edges - still legal

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - still legal

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge to legal tread depth limit

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,754 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 59,754 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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FE05 DXL is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 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 Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE05 DXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE05 DXL registered?

FE05 DXL is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FE05 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 DXL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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