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J70 ANP

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,960 mi
Last recorded108,960 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 ANP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 108,880 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 99,769 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 99,769 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,151 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,957 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 89,471 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 89,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,855 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,639 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,745 miles

front coil springs corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 74,745 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front coil springs corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,628 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 70,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,922 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 66,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 60,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 51,185 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 51,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet very difficult to open safty catch ok

Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,351 miles

P/A n/s/f tyre

Rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 13 Jan 2009 33,594 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,594 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,091 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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J70 ANP is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J70 ANP, 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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J70 ANP is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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