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EK05 SHZ

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,060 mi
Last recorded100,060 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 100,060 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 88,789 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 88,788 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,710 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,647 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,821 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

center rear brake light

Fail 16 Feb 2013 55,793 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

center rear brake light

Pass 18 Feb 2012 43,803 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner wall cut but not to cords

srs light on

Pass 19 Feb 2011 33,436 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,876 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 24,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,664 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 11,107 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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EK05 SHZ is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK05 SHZ, 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 EK05 SHZ registered?

EK05 SHZ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EK05 SHZ safe to buy?

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