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EU05 OLX

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,137 mi
Last recorded171,137 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 OLX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2019 171,137 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 162,046 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2018 162,046 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2017 158,005 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2017 158,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 152,001 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2015 142,888 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2015 142,888 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 131,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jan 2013 120,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 114,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,831 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 103,831 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 95,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 95,068 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,757 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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EU05 OLX is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU05 OLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU05 OLX registered?

EU05 OLX is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is EU05 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 OLX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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