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HY05 TKZ

2005 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,098 mi
Last recorded164,098 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 TKZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021 164,098 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 16 Nov 2020 158,587 miles

Front Lower front torsion bar has surface rust

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box seriously deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2020 158,587 miles

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

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

Front Lower front torsion bar has surface rust

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box seriously deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2019 141,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low.

Fail 15 May 2019 141,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low.

Pass 23 May 2018 128,008 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 128,006 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 114,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc corroded and pitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc corroded and pitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 100,916 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 100,916 miles

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

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

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 93,883 miles

Front head lamps deteriorated

Front wishbone rear bushes perished

Headlamp image is poor

Rear discs corroded

Rear tyres at 3mm

Fail 19 May 2015 93,883 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front head lamps deteriorated

Front wishbone rear bushes perished

Headlamp image is poor

Rear discs corroded

Rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 21 May 2014 90,061 miles

both front brake discs deteriorating on inner faces

both rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2013 85,909 miles

Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.

Pass 25 May 2012 82,271 miles

Small split on end of driver's wiper blade rubber.

Fail 23 May 2012 82,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear passengers door will not open from inside.

Small split on end of driver's wiper blade rubber.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 72,016 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,777 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 44,523 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 30,093 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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HY05 TKZ is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HY05 TKZ, 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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HY05 TKZ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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