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PK05 FGO

2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,451 mi
Last recorded131,451 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 13581,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 FGO
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti 135
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 131,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 131,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 127,508 miles

Both Rear Tyre's Slightly Cracking/Perishing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage To Outer Sidewall. Cracking/Perishing @ Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perishing @ Inner Sidewall and @ Edges Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 122,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 118,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2021 118,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 118,898 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 115,409 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 112,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,925 miles

n/s handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements

Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,972 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,032 miles

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

handbrake needs slight adjustment

Pass 10 May 2011 69,881 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 60,274 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 60,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 54,938 miles

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

hand brake requires adjistment on travel of lever

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,470 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,417 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti 135?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
7,202
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Headlamp aim too low 20
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PK05 FGO is a 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 81,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt+ Cdti 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK05 FGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PK05 FGO registered?

PK05 FGO is a 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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