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FY05 EBU

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,357 mi
Last recorded150,357 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 EBU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 150,357 miles

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

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

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

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

covers on sills on sills inner and outer sills both siders

front disc pitted. front inner pads can not be viwed

offsides front tyre low nerside front tyres low

Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,589 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 141,589 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 129,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,962 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,022 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 82,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,861 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,601 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,097 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,195 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,393 miles

unable to open tailgate

Fail 30 Mar 2009 40,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,371 miles

hand brake high

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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FY05 EBU is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY05 EBU, 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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FY05 EBU is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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