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FJ55 BGU

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,057 mi
Last recorded148,057 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 BGU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 148,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 141,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front washer jet poor

Rear reverse lamps not working

Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 131,126 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 131,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front chip in screen

Pass 6 Nov 2019 122,923 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 114,783 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 114,547 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 106,690 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 100,871 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,278 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,047 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 87,549 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 83,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 72,933 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2010

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,941 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 49,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine plastic cover hanging down slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

nearside rear tyre as cuts to sidewall

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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FJ55 BGU is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 BGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ55 BGU is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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