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FE05 XHZ

2005 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,940 mi
Last recorded147,940 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 XHZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 147,940 miles

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

Nearside Front WING DENTED

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 147,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer mirror broken

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 145,700 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 145,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens faded (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens faded (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 144,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumber area damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe and chassis sections both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under car corroded /floor (6.1.A.1)

brakes need attention

Fail 27 Nov 2017 144,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumber area damaged

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe and chassis sections both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under car corroded /floor (6.1.A.1)

brakes need attention

Pass 11 Oct 2016 140,977 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion under inner sills to floors.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 140,940 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

general corrosion under inner sills to floors.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 138,723 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s/front (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 138,723 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s/front (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 134,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 134,575 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 134,076 miles

exhaust paste around front exhaust

Fail 6 Nov 2013 134,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust paste around front exhaust

Pass 8 Nov 2012 128,390 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 128,390 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 118,934 miles

Rear brake discs scored/corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 118,934 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs scored/corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 111,724 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 100,841 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 100,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,439 miles

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 XHZ is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XHZ, 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.

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FE05 XHZ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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