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CN55 CYL

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,710 mi
Last recorded125,710 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 CYL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 125,710 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 123,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 122,778 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 122,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 122,265 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jul 2020 122,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 118,040 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 112,793 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 112,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 112,205 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust section

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 105,396 miles

Corrosion in metal fuel tank straps

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wear in front exhaust flexible joint

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 105,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high Offside and nearside (1.8)

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

Corrosion in metal fuel tank straps

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Wear in front exhaust flexible joint

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,729 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion to offside rear upper wishbone

wiper blades are smearing windscreen

Fail 27 Aug 2015 98,729 miles

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

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

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

heavy corrosion to offside rear upper wishbone

wiper blades are smearing windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,659 miles

rear brakes imbalanced and noise, multi guards fitted, rear suspension arms rusty, n/s rear tyre uneven wear, front exhaust blow at flexy pipe

Fail 22 Aug 2014 89,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear brakes imbalanced and noise, multi guards fitted, rear suspension arms rusty, n/s rear tyre uneven wear, front exhaust blow at flexy pipe

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion rear suspension components

noise from rear wheels

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,492 miles

hand brake noise, wipers streaking, front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 29 Aug 2012 71,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

hand brake noise, wipers streaking, front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,023 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,005 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,946 miles

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

multi guards fitted, rear brake pads wearing thin, o/s front tyre uneven wear

Pass 16 Aug 2008 32,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

deep cuts in n/s + o/s front inner tyre walls

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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CN55 CYL is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CN55 CYL, 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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CN55 CYL is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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