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KF05 RCU

2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135

Purple Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,292 mi
Last recorded163,292 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 13581,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RCU
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti 135
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 163,292 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep on power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 151,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 141,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 136,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 128,368 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 124,880 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 124,880 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,184 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 117,275 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 113,111 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 107,798 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 12,302 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,388 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 90,685 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 84,798 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 78,781 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,580 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 72,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti 135?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
7,202
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Headlamp aim too low 20
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KF05 RCU is a 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 in Purple with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 81,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt+ Cdti 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF05 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KF05 RCU is a 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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