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MX05 WCL

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,189 mi
Last recorded77,189 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 WCL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 77,189 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,778 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,065 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer supported by wire

suspension parts corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2018 74,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer supported by wire

suspension parts corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,311 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 64,754 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

undertrays

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,291 miles

engine oil level low

oil leak on engine

reverse lights not working

Fail 2 Oct 2015 60,286 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded in two places (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil level low

oil leak on engine

reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,180 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 59,180 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,214 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 57,136 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,126 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,552 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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MX05 WCL is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MX05 WCL, 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 MX05 WCL registered?

MX05 WCL is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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