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FG05 WPD

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,257 mi
Last recorded132,257 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WPD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 132,257 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 127,198 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all front and rear suspension component corroded

general corrosion under side floors

rear parking brake requirements only just met 16% It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 103,544 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 103,539 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front wipers split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,371 miles

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

Front brakes slight fluctuation.

Play in n/s/f hub assembly/joint.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,025 miles

Both rear tyres getting low.

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

Slight play in front hub assemblys.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,380 miles

Both front hub assemblys have slight play.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,215 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,526 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 69,476 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,139 miles

Both rear discs corroding.

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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,463 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,488 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,696 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 46,626 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 28,008 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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FG05 WPD is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FG05 WPD, 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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FG05 WPD is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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