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EX05 UHJ

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,336 mi
Last recorded73,336 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UHJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 73,336 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,167 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,726 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 15 Jan 2018 62,724 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Dec 2016 56,707 miles

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2016 56,707 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,639 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 50,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,695 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 41,695 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 34,760 miles

rear exhaust corodded

Fail 6 Apr 2013 34,758 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,588 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 30,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 22,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,077 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 17,067 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,272 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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EX05 UHJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EX05 UHJ, 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 EX05 UHJ registered?

EX05 UHJ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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