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MW54 JZT

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,080 mi
Last recorded147,080 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 JZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 147,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 131,560 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 131,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 124,608 miles

wear out with 3/4 tread breadth n/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2015 124,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,775 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 108,623 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 108,623 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 104,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,641 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 96,641 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,442 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,014 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Aug 2008 73,491 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 73,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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MW54 JZT 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 MW54 JZT, 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 MW54 JZT registered?

MW54 JZT is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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