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FY05 FFZ

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,303 mi
Last recorded52,303 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FFZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,303 miles

Exhaust backbox/clamp/joint corroded but not leaking

Exhaust front bracket broken but exhaust still secure

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 50,743 miles

Exhaust backbox corroding

Nearside Front Steering inner end has slight play

Offside Front Steering inner end has slight play

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,752 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 44,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on edge.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 44,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 7 May 2014 41,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,523 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 37,523 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,703 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 33,733 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 30,928 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 27,357 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,210 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 19,803 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,881 miles

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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FY05 FFZ is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY05 FFZ, 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 FY05 FFZ registered?

FY05 FFZ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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