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FG05 WPN

2005 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,060 mi
Last recorded200,060 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WPN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2018 200,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer bodysill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 198,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine & sill covers fitted

service over due

Pass 9 Sep 2015 189,928 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 188,590 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part brake linings insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure not fitted correctly (2.7.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp beam images require attention soon

Fail 5 Aug 2015 188,207 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both headlight beam images require attention soon

Pass 9 Sep 2014 169,933 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 152,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front door handle requires further attention soon

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

over plates fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2013 151,725 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

over plates fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2012 134,077 miles

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

overplates fitted at time of test

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 22 Aug 2012 134,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

chip in windscreen

over plates fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2011 114,135 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both number plate lights dim

front brake discs slightly corroded

over plates fitted to vehicle

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 94,122 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both number plate spacings on limit

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on outer edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 75,857 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

both number plates spacing on limit

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

offside number plate light dim

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,428 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 WPN is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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