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MA05 ZXN

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,729 mi
Last recorded80,729 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 ZXN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,729 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some imbalance handbrake(n/s low)

Pass 12 Jan 2022 76,234 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

imbalance handbrake(n/s low)

Pass 15 Jan 2021 71,335 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 68,508 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,492 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 68,492 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 68,401 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 68,401 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 68,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,969 miles

air bag lamp does not illuminate

Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,791 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

SRS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 42,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,021 miles

Both front tyres on limit,and worn badly on edges advise replacement.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2012 37,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres on limit,and worn badly on edges advise replacement.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,916 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 29,916 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 20,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,005 miles

cant check metal parts under front or under wheel archers plasticcovers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2008 12,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cant check metal parts under front or under wheel archers plasticcovers fitted

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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MA05 ZXN is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA05 ZXN, 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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What year was MA05 ZXN registered?

MA05 ZXN is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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