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KE55 FZA

2005 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,992 mi
Last recorded83,992 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 FZA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 83,992 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 79,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 73,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 68,869 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 63,780 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,130 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 59,957 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,793 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,611 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,275 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner wall badly splitting not down to cords

Offside Front tyre inner wall splitting

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 44,275 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner wall badly splitting not down to cords

Offside Front tyre inner wall splitting

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 37,539 miles

Hand brake tavel needs adjusting

Rear exhaust box is staring to corrode.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 37,539 miles

Hand brake tavel needs adjusting

Rear exhaust box is staring to corrode.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 32,986 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,100 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 24,005 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,127 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 14,611 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 11,527 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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KE55 FZA is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KE55 FZA, 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 KE55 FZA registered?

KE55 FZA is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is KE55 FZA safe to buy?

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