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KF05 RDO

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,308 mi
Last recorded89,308 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RDO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 89,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

offside parking brake efficiency low

Fail 29 Apr 2019 89,096 miles

Brake performance not tested due to o/s front coil spring (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1/ both rear brake discs becoming corroded

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,682 miles

Front headlamp images poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi forward front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi forward front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 84,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front headlamp beam images poor

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi forward. (Front to rear Pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi Forward (Front to Rear Pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension components (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,245 miles

Front both sides steel brake pipes corroded

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front wiper smears in operation

Nearside Rear caliper pad retainer missing

Nearside Rear handbrake grabs in operation

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

Rear handbrake application uneven

aftermarket battery positive wire runs over top of bulkhead

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

both sides front headlamp beam images dull

exhaust front flexible pipe in poor condition

leak from PAS reservoir

Fail 22 Feb 2017 79,020 miles

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

Front both sides steel brake pipes corroded

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front wiper smears in operation

Nearside Rear caliper pad retainer missing

Nearside Rear handbrake grabs in operation

Offside Front tyre close to recommended limit

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

Rear handbrake application uneven

aftermarket battery positive wire runs over top of bulkhead

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

both sides front headlamp beam images dull

exhaust front flexible pipe in poor condition

leak from PAS reservoir

Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 70,770 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,034 miles

1st lambda sensor wire loose and has been touching the turbo

Fail 24 Jan 2014 59,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

1st lambda sensor wire loose and has been touching the turbo

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,423 miles

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

Nearside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,126 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 49,126 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,807 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,875 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 37,770 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,394 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 23,394 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on

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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KF05 RDO is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KF05 RDO, 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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KF05 RDO is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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