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NV54 PZO

2005 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,115 mi
Last recorded166,115 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 PZO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 166,115 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on hand brake cable (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing rear bolt lose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported hose (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 161,561 miles

o/s/f upper strut top bearing slightly rough

o/s/r brake hose insecure

Fail 27 Jul 2015 161,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s/f upper strut top bearing slightly rough

o/s/r brake hose insecure

Fail 20 May 2015 161,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 153,990 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 144,748 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 133,360 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 133,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 121,160 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 120,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 106,000 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 96,122 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 82,918 miles

O/S/R disc rusting on inside

Fail 16 Jan 2008 82,852 miles

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

O/S/R disc rusting on inside

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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NV54 PZO is a 2005 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NV54 PZO, 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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NV54 PZO is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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