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CU05 MWZ

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,155 mi
Last recorded165,155 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MWZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 165,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 156,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front door latch not in best working order.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 148,472 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 140,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 140,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 133,659 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 126,720 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 118,158 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,419 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,716 miles

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

corrosion underside

Fail 12 Feb 2016 109,686 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion underside

Pass 29 Dec 2014 101,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Dec 2013 95,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 95,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 91,320 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2011 84,398 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,448 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 66,132 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 58,199 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 58,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,129 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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CU05 MWZ is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CU05 MWZ, 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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CU05 MWZ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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