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C5 TPM

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,767 mi
Last recorded85,767 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 TPM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 May 2021 85,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 81,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material complete front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of, front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 76,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,800 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,600 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,180 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,098 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

surface corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,008 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,042 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,838 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,502 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,639 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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C5 TPM is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 TPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C5 TPM is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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