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MG52 DEC

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,303 mi
Last recorded179,303 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG52 DEC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 179,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

auxiliary belt worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Sep 2017 178,876 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

auxiliary belt worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 166,869 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 166,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 151,534 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 133,644 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 116,756 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 116,750 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,774 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,445 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit and some large splits in tread

Fail 30 Sep 2010 67,445 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit and some large splits in tread

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,531 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,111 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,779 miles

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

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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MG52 DEC is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MG52 DEC, 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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MG52 DEC is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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