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FY05 FGA

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,125 mi
Last recorded93,125 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FGA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,125 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 93,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,189 miles

Front to rear brake pipes poorly repaired & secured with cable tie

Offside rear spring lowest coil cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2016 90,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front to rear brake pipes poorly repaired & secured with cable tie

Offside rear spring lowest coil cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,573 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,426 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 78,418 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,079 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,554 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,733 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,719 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 39,351 miles

Advise nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,351 miles

Advise nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,283 miles

advise handbrake travel

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 FGA 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 FY05 FGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 FGA registered?

FY05 FGA is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FY05 FGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 FGA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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