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DU05 VTT

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,669 mi
Last recorded120,669 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VTT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 120,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 120,669 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 114,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.04mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 114,790 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.04mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 107,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 105,585 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres have sidewall damage!

Fail 30 Mar 2017 105,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box/pipe. (badly corroded) (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres have sidewall damage!

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,081 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,976 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,464 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,270 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,455 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 77,355 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,049 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,816 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 61,096 miles

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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DU05 VTT is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU05 VTT, 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.

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What year was DU05 VTT registered?

DU05 VTT is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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