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NV54 CYG

2005 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

143,555 mi
Last recorded143,555 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 CYG
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2019 143,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 125,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

alt and power steering belt worn

front tyres wearing off on edges

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2018 124,089 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack o/s (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

alt and power steering belt worn

front tyres wearing off on edges

heat shield loose

Pass 13 Mar 2017 111,576 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both misting up (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring full insprction

Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,618 miles

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

engine cover& under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidwall

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre worn off on inner edges

o/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre worn off on inner edges

under tray loose

Fail 11 Mar 2016 101,618 miles

o/s/r tyre worn off on inner edges

under tray loose

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

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

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

engine cover& under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidwall

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre worn off on inner edges

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 92,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 84,400 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 84,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc's badly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,735 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

travel on park brake

Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,399 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,086 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner front discs excessively pitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tracking out

inner front discs excessively pitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 18 Feb 2010 41,734 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,734 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,597 miles

washer bottle filter partialy blocked

Fail 4 Feb 2009 34,597 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

washer bottle filter partialy blocked

Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,978 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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NV54 CYG is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV54 CYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NV54 CYG is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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