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PK05 FGN

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,479 mi
Last recorded149,479 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 FGN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 149,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 145,019 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 145,019 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 144,741 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 144,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 114,157 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 114,157 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 86,221 miles

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

N/S AND O/S LOWER BALL JOINTS, RUBBER BOOTS SPLIT

Fail 27 Feb 2008 86,221 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

N/S AND O/S LOWER BALL JOINTS, RUBBER BOOTS SPLIT

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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PK05 FGN is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PK05 FGN, 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 PK05 FGN registered?

PK05 FGN is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is PK05 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 FGN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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