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FG05 WPX

2005 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,283 mi
Last recorded167,283 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 WPX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 167,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 165,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 140,630 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 134,635 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight weap in steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2015 134,322 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight weap in steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2014 116,855 miles

evidence of possible tyre contact on the offside front inner plastic wheel arch

offside front tyre has a stepped tread but appears to be wearing more on the outer tread area

Fail 14 Apr 2014 116,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

evidence of possible tyre contact on the offside front inner plastic wheel arch

offside front tyre has a stepped tread but appears to be wearing more on the outer tread area

Fail 25 Mar 2013 99,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

near side rear tryre perrishing

off side rear tyre wearing on edges and slightly out off shape

oil level low

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Mar 2013 99,639 miles

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

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

near side rear tryre perrishing

off side rear tyre wearing on edges and slightly out off shape

oil level low

steering rack damp

Pass 6 Mar 2012 82,387 miles

rear discs corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Feb 2011 69,087 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 69,087 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,953 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,157 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,155 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 WPX is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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