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KN05 JZV

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,847 mi
Last recorded82,847 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 JZV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 82,847 miles

advise front and rear subframes corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front brake pipes been heavily coated with paint

advise o/s n/s rear upper suspension arms corroded on top halves and also been heavily coated with paint on undersides

Pass 26 Sep 2019 82,417 miles

advise o/s n/s front strut cups corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear chassi legs inner sills and rear inner wheel tubs corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear upper suspension arms corroded but not excessive

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,303 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,605 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,474 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,386 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,645 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 57,482 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 49,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KN05 JZV is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KN05 JZV, 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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KN05 JZV is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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