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HD54 JZM

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,849 mi
Last recorded140,849 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 JZM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 140,849 miles

both headlamps starting to frost

Pass 26 May 2015 140,812 miles

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside number plate light worked when tapped

Pass 15 Mar 2014 134,004 miles

brake discs surface rust

brake pads not visualy checked

Fail 27 Feb 2014 133,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel high

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 14 Jun 2012 133,045 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 133,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 114,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 104,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 104,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

brake lamp warning wire sliced o/s/front

Pass 28 Feb 2009 92,587 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 86,343 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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HD54 JZM is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HD54 JZM, 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 HD54 JZM registered?

HD54 JZM is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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