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FEZ 8589

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,945 mi
Last recorded72,945 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 8589
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,945 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 72,945 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,319 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 60,938 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 28 Jun 2017 60,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,745 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2015 50,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2014 44,731 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 40,014 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 40,014 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 40,001 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,742 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 36,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 29,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 29,140 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 17,418 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,418 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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FEZ 8589 is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FEZ 8589, 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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What year was FEZ 8589 registered?

FEZ 8589 is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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