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SY05 FGK

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,935 mi
Last recorded65,935 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 FGK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 65,935 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 65,588 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 64,844 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 64,382 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,707 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,832 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 60,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords size 2254518 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both front and o/sr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front inner door handle missing opened by substituted string

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

central locking inoperative

Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,460 miles

Rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 56,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,845 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,309 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 37,773 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 37,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 35,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,307 miles

Slight corrosion both rear brake discs

Fail 25 Nov 2011 32,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight corrosion both rear brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,945 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2010 26,943 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,723 miles

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

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

cuts to o/s/f tyre wall

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 27 Jul 2009 23,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cuts to o/s/f tyre wall

front tyres wearing uneven

rear pads approx 70% worn

Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SY05 FGK is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY05 FGK, 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 SY05 FGK registered?

SY05 FGK is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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