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DY05 CCV

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,421 mi
Last recorded82,421 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 CCV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 82,421 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,740 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,200 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 79,200 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 78,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 73,101 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,275 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 46,275 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,100 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 41,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

joint of front and centre exhaust loose and blowing slightly

nearside front tyre worn very bad on outer and sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,225 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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DY05 CCV is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY05 CCV, 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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What year was DY05 CCV registered?

DY05 CCV is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is DY05 CCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 CCV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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