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EO54 VHB

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,482 mi
Last recorded163,482 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 VHB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 163,482 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2018 154,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45-18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45-18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 154,402 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45-18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45-18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 154,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Poor Beam Image To Offside and Nearside Headlamps

Pass 4 Apr 2016 146,164 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 146,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 139,575 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 139,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 120,670 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 120,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 99,670 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 84,126 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,271 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,115 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 45,115 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,235 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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EO54 VHB is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EO54 VHB, 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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EO54 VHB is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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