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ECZ 1614

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,998 mi
Last recorded65,998 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 1614
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 65,998 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 64,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 64,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 63,991 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 63,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 63,233 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside outer link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside outer link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 55,909 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,737 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 52,611 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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,792 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,561 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 11 May 2015 44,533 miles

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

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 42,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,956 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 42,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,748 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 35,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 29,386 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,029 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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ECZ 1614 is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECZ 1614, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECZ 1614 registered?

ECZ 1614 is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is ECZ 1614 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 1614 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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