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CV05 ZCJ

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

203,828 mi
Last recorded203,828 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZCJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 203,828 miles

Offside Front track rod end rubber starting too split

exhaust has been repaired with gum gum

main feed brake pipe too rear corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2019 203,351 miles

Fuel system component leaking from engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 195,401 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 195,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached hub worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jun 2018 194,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 181,572 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 181,564 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 181,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2016 171,049 miles

both front inner edges and near side rear inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2016 170,738 miles

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

both front inner edges and near side rear inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 158,714 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 150,879 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 144,580 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 144,485 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 137,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 124,102 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 102,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,984 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,679 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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CV05 ZCJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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