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J40 JDO

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,169 mi
Last recorded35,169 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 JDO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 35,169 miles

Front Headlight Front Level Vertical Aim Control Sensor inoperative/broken

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 34,473 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 34,473 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs in poor condition/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (rear portions (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 31,770 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (rear portions (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 31,770 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (rear portions (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear service brake RBT readings 120/200

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,065 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 31,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,149 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 22,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,213 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,593 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 13,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,259 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 10,704 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 7,470 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 6,158 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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J40 JDO is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J40 JDO, 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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J40 JDO is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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