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FY05 ECA

2005 MG Zt+ Cdti

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,299 mi
Last recorded103,299 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti94,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ECA
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 103,299 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,695 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,986 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,572 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 59,571 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Number Plate Staqrting To seperate

Fail 21 Mar 2009 40,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,665 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,780 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 32,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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FY05 ECA is a 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 94,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY05 ECA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY05 ECA registered?

FY05 ECA is a 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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