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EK05 TZY

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,933 mi
Last recorded140,933 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 TZY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 140,933 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 140,608 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 138,238 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 138,238 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TZY is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZY, 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 EK05 TZY registered?

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

Is EK05 TZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 TZY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK05 TZY have outstanding finance?

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