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FJ05 SDO

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,417 mi
Last recorded99,417 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 SDO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,417 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,196 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,036 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 73,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,145 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 60,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,061 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,533 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,030 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 44,030 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,643 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,236 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,112 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 18,038 miles

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

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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FJ05 SDO is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FJ05 SDO, 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 FJ05 SDO registered?

FJ05 SDO is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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