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FG05 XHW

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025

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

Nearside Front headlamp unit has water/condensation inside lens

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre on approx. 3mm

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 4 Apr 2024

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front a.r.b links gaiters slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body showing surface corrosion around jacking points and rear inner sills showing surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp unit has water/condensation inside lens

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both suspension arms showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023

Front wipers smearing the screen slightly

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and some components suspension etc. showing surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp unit has water/condensation inside lens

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres tread on approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 122,963 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body and components showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on approx 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 118,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heatshield loose over front exhaust

Pass 25 Mar 2019 116,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 116,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both o/s and n/s front to rear (rear sections) - marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (front section) corroded - marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 110,493 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,309 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 96,309 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,431 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 76,428 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 71,355 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,778 miles

Airbag light on dash

Both rear tyres worn

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,709 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,345 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,230 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,550 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 XHW is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XHW, 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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What year was FG05 XHW registered?

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

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