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FJ55 CCY

2005 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,123 mi
Last recorded149,123 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 CCY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 149,123 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lens deteriorated

indicator switch worn

Fail 3 Jul 2025 149,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lens deteriorated

indicator switch worn

Pass 30 May 2024 148,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2023 147,233 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 146,524 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 146,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 143,168 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 143,159 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,117 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 137,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 133,181 miles

Both front arms have play in ball joint

Pass 12 Jul 2017 129,289 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 122,289 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 114,854 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 114,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 108,191 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 100,731 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 100,736 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,103 miles

High handbrake travel.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,828 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 67,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,005 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 58,005 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,211 miles

both front tyres wearing low and slight sidewall damage on the nearside front tyre

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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FJ55 CCY is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FJ55 CCY, 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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FJ55 CCY is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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