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CV05 OMG

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,367 mi
Last recorded46,367 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 OMG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,367 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroding (7.1.2)

front cat box baffle loose

parking brake travel

Fail 9 Mar 2018 46,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing cailper (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroding (7.1.2)

front cat box baffle loose

parking brake travel

Pass 15 Mar 2017 42,799 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 42,794 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,109 miles

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

Front head lights wearing

Offside play in steering rack

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroding (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 39,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front head lights wearing

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

Offside play in steering rack

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroding (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 35,848 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,731 miles

handbrake travel close to excess

Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,627 miles

hand brake travel close to limit

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 22 Mar 2013 28,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,007 miles

nsf tyre and wheel rim damaged

play in osf and nsf bottom ball joints

slight weap from nsf and osf steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2012 25,007 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nsf tyre and wheel rim damaged

play in osf and nsf bottom ball joints

slight weap from nsf and osf steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,911 miles

nsf wheel rim damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2010 17,997 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 17,997 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,427 miles

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

hand brake travel getting long

Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,704 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

hand brake travel getting long

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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CV05 OMG is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CV05 OMG, 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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CV05 OMG is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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