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AK05 NUB

2005 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,365 mi
Last recorded108,365 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 NUB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 108,365 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion all over

Pass 8 Sep 2023 101,734 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 101,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 101,193 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front & rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 94,918 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 94,918 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 90,856 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 89,893 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 89,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill at rear near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,139 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 87,139 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 83,514 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 80,324 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 80,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 67,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,141 miles

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

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,872 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 45,717 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 45,717 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,903 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,431 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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AK05 NUB is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK05 NUB, 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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AK05 NUB is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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