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FX05 JJZ

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,227 mi
Last recorded68,227 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 JJZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 68,227 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

Fail 23 May 2017 68,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,262 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 56,848 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,483 miles

slight cracking in treads of front tyers

Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,421 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,146 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)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 36,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,605 miles

Both front brake discs corroded inside faces

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 29,605 miles

Both front brake discs corroded inside faces

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,116 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,667 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 18,664 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FX05 JJZ is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX05 JJZ, 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 FX05 JJZ registered?

FX05 JJZ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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