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MA05 ZXW

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,558 mi
Last recorded98,558 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 ZXW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,220 miles

engine light on

near side rear tyre starting to go out of shape

near side steering rack damp

no air bag light

rear exhaust corroded slight blow needs new one

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,280 miles

engine light on

n/s of steering rack damp

n/s sill damaged

rear exaust back box outer skin corroded

service light on

slight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine light on

n/s of steering rack damp

n/s sill damaged

rear exaust back box outer skin corroded

service light on

slight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,734 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 85,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,254 miles

Rear exhaust corroding.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 79,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust corroding.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,865 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,208 miles

air bag light on

centre ex mounting rubber split

front no plate slight damage

Fail 22 Feb 2010 63,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

air bag light on

centre ex mounting rubber split

engine management light on

front no plate slight damage

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,256 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZXW is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZXW, 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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MA05 ZXW is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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