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EK05 ACX

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,942 mi
Last recorded201,942 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 ACX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 201,942 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body has been under sealed

Pass 6 Feb 2019 194,853 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside side mirror damaged slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2017 190,740 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side wing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides fitted next to fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 190,740 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side wing (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides fitted next to fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 174,154 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 174,154 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 154,143 miles

Front brake imbalance is high

Hand brake performance is low

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 154,141 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake imbalance is high

Hand brake performance is low

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 142,682 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 130,797 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 12,550 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 12,550 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 119,660 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 119,660 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 110,700 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 105,627 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,023 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 99,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EK05 ACX is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EK05 ACX, 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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EK05 ACX is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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