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AU05 KTD

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,966 mi
Last recorded131,966 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 KTD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 131,966 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hand brake requirements only just met

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 25 Jul 2023 127,852 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs inner faces on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays and covers fitted preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

small chips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 19 Jul 2023 127,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs inner faces on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays and covers fitted preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

small chips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2022 123,155 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer box case deteriorated

under trays fitted covering testable items

windscreen chipped in swept area

Fail 20 Jul 2022 123,145 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer box case deteriorated

under trays fitted covering testable items

windscreen chipped in swept area

Pass 21 Jul 2021 118,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted on edges and inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer casing corroded/deteriorated

under trays fitted covering testable items

windscreen chipped in swept area

Fail 20 Jul 2021 118,680 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted on edges and inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer casing corroded/deteriorated

under trays fitted covering testable items

windscreen chipped in swept area

Pass 31 Jul 2020 116,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 31 Jul 2020 116,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes either lightly corroded or greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 2 Aug 2019 112,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes either lightly corroded or greased (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both n/s and o/s images poor (4.1.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 106,044 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 99,652 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 99,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,945 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 92,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,880 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,912 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 77,912 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,565 miles

slight misting on fuel tank

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,864 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,412 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 54,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,388 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,290 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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AU05 KTD is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AU05 KTD, 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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AU05 KTD is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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