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DE54 RSZ

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,116 mi
Last recorded96,116 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 RSZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,116 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,974 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,349 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,447 miles

offside rear tyre tread uneven wear

Fail 16 Sep 2011 59,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre tread uneven wear

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,751 miles

Signs of damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 32,660 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine oil low

hand brake little reserve travel

near side rear brake discs badly skored and corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,983 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,990 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,967 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 20,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 20,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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DE54 RSZ is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE54 RSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE54 RSZ registered?

DE54 RSZ is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is DE54 RSZ safe to buy?

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