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EF54 JVH

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,520 mi
Last recorded98,520 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 JVH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 98,520 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,422 miles

slight play in offside track rod end

small cut in offside front tyre side wall

Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,865 miles

engine mount bushes split

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge + on limit + cuts in inner sidewall nearly through to inner cords

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

amber brake light on in dash

bottom hose hanging down

n/s front seat belt slow to return

o/s screen wash part blocked

Fail 4 Mar 2013 75,894 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

amber brake light on in dash

bottom hose hanging down

n/s front seat belt slow to return

o/s screen wash part blocked

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,612 miles

radiator bottom hose hanging loose

slight exhaust blow at rear box area

Fail 29 Feb 2012 64,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

radiator bottom hose hanging loose

slight exhaust blow at rear box area

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,470 miles

air bag light on

o/s wash jet part blocked

Fail 25 Feb 2011 51,373 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

air bag light on

o/s wash jet part blocked

Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,050 miles

airbag light on

offside rear door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,103 miles

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

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

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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EF54 JVH is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EF54 JVH, 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 EF54 JVH registered?

EF54 JVH is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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