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FY05 TJO

2005 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,825 mi
Last recorded144,825 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TJO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 144,825 miles

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

Under cover fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 144,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 135,731 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 135,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 124,651 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 114,509 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 103,174 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 84,846 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,544 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,391 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 TJO is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TJO, 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 TJO registered?

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

Is FY05 TJO safe to buy?

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