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FY54 ZXG

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,073 mi
Last recorded68,073 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 ZXG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 68,073 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 59,562 miles

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

washer bottle leaks

Pass 9 May 2011 51,389 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 51,389 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 43,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 35,695 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 35,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

off side front brake pad wear sensor is broken and not secured to pad

Pass 6 May 2008 27,404 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 27,395 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front windscreen chipped

Pass 16 May 2007 19,343 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 19,343 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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FY54 ZXG is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY54 ZXG, 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 FY54 ZXG registered?

FY54 ZXG is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is FY54 ZXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 ZXG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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