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FG05 XBL

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,225 mi
Last recorded59,225 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 59,225 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,414 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 46,223 miles

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

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 XBL is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 XBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 XBL registered?

FG05 XBL is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FG05 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 XBL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG05 XBL have outstanding finance?

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