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KS54 NLL

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,184 mi
Last recorded174,184 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 NLL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 174,184 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 161,960 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 161,192 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 156,380 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 153,988 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 148,779 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 146,006 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 139,461 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 132,798 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 123,779 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

middle exhuast silencer has come off mounts

small cut to o/s/f inner sidewall

Fail 19 Jan 2015 123,762 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

middle exhuast silencer has come off mounts

small cut to o/s/f inner sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2014 120,329 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 120,329 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 120,278 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 120,278 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 113,917 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre just starting to wear on inner edge ( slight ).

o/s/r number plate light bulb holder slightly melted.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 113,917 miles

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

o/s/f tyre just starting to wear on inner edge ( slight ).

o/s/r number plate light bulb holder slightly melted.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 106,062 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 106,062 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 104,954 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 104,954 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 84,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 68,623 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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KS54 NLL is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KS54 NLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS54 NLL registered?

KS54 NLL is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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