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FG05 XBV

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,725 mi
Last recorded96,725 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 96,725 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 96,719 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 96,551 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,828 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,449 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 94,449 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 93,070 miles

Front headlamp lenses detoriation

Front o/s and n/s brake pipes corrosion

Rear brake discs corrosion

Rear brake pipes greased

Fail 19 May 2017 93,070 miles

Front headlamp lenses detoriation

Front o/s and n/s brake pipes corrosion

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

Rear brake discs corrosion

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,571 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,869 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,812 miles

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

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

o/s n/s rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 1 Feb 2013 79,285 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,285 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,916 miles

air bag light on

alldiscs rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,729 miles

both front tyres cracking side wall

Pass 16 May 2008 71,428 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 XBV is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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