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MJ54 PUK

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,577 mi
Last recorded92,577 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 PUK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 92,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,098 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 84,963 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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release both (5.2.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,210 miles

Nearside 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 26 Jun 2015 76,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,123 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 69,123 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,466 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 67,460 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 67,209 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)

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

EXHAUST REAR BOX DETRIORATED

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,634 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 57,634 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,108 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,446 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,288 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,033 miles

parking brake travel long

Fail 4 Dec 2007 16,032 miles

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

parking brake travel long

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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MJ54 PUK is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MJ54 PUK, 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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MJ54 PUK is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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