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CN55 OWE

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,963 mi
Last recorded165,963 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 165,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear brake pipe corroded.and greased,advise attention.

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

Pass 21 May 2024 156,701 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides of car (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower both sides of car (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 150,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 146,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 129,575 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 116,683 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,202 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 86,320 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,270 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 75,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,642 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2015 65,642 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,381 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 63,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,371 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,616 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 42,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 38,856 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,812 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,726 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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CN55 OWE is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CN55 OWE, 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 OWE is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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