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FG05 ZTJ

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

139,212 mi
Last recorded139,212 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZTJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 139,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack, offside

Fail 1 Nov 2011 139,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack, offside

Pass 10 May 2010 104,306 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 104,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,506 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 84,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,951 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,951 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 62,535 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 ZTJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

FG05 ZTJ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is FG05 ZTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 ZTJ shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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