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FG05 JPV

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,324 mi
Last recorded102,324 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 JPV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 102,324 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tank straps corroded

water pipes corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 102,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

tank straps corroded

water pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield inscure

Fail 31 May 2013 92,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust heat shield inscure

Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,582 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 86,582 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,432 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,686 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advised nearside rear tyre shows wear on inside edge

advised o/s/f lhead light aim just on required limits

Pass 30 Mar 2009 64,629 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,258 miles

cut in n/s/f inner side wall

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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FG05 JPV is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG05 JPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FG05 JPV registered?

FG05 JPV is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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