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FX05 JKN

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,049 mi
Last recorded107,049 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 JKN
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 107,049 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low in tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 106,993 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low in tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 106,610 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 106,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 102,108 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside of the rack seal weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 102,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation uneven application (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint cove insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside of the rack seal weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 98,388 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 94,862 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,657 miles

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 91,655 miles

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

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

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,697 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 85,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,956 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 75,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,422 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,677 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,469 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,003 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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FX05 JKN is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FX05 JKN, 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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FX05 JKN is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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