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FF04 MGZ

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,958 mi
Last recorded127,958 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 MGZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,958 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 115,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 110,260 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 110,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,196 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 99,720 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,426 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,060 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

nearside front tyre has chunks missing from outer sidewall. no ply exposed

Pass 1 Mar 2013 84,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,676 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 79,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,116 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,474 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 55,803 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,723 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 38,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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FF04 MGZ is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FF04 MGZ, 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 FF04 MGZ registered?

FF04 MGZ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is FF04 MGZ safe to buy?

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