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MH54 FKE

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,594 mi
Last recorded111,594 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 FKE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 111,594 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

all rear suspension components corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 109,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 107,270 miles

slight play in n/s front wheel

under gaurds inscure

Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,931 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 21 Jan 2014 10,484 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

high level brake light inop

Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,925 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 94,816 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,171 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 84,086 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,688 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2011 71,495 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,933 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,314 miles

front pads app.4mm

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Fail 9 Jan 2009 49,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads app.4mm

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,041 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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MH54 FKE 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 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 MH54 FKE, 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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MH54 FKE is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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