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FJ55 CCZ

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,853 mi
Last recorded72,853 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 CCZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 72,853 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,921 miles

n/s/f coil spring corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 68,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven handbrake (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,254 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 63,847 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on the edges

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,917 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,870 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,625 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 47,583 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces not affecting brakeing

Pass 18 Sep 2010 36,781 miles

handbrake lever requires adjusting

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,474 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,324 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 22,324 miles

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

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 CCZ is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CCZ, 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 CCZ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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