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NY54 EBN

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,201 mi
Last recorded83,201 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 EBN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,201 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs rusty as if standing >>?????

brake pipes cover in underseal making hard to inspect!!!!!!!!

rear exhaust corroded !!!!!!!!

Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,741 miles

AIR BAG LAMP IS ON

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR ARE CORRODED AND N/S/F AND O/S/F

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

OIL LEAK

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

SEPT AREA OF SCREEN IS DAMAGED

Fail 1 Feb 2012 82,727 miles

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LAMP IS ON

LIGHT CORROSION ON THE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS AT BOTTOM

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

THE WINDSCREEN SWEPT AREA IS DAMAGED

Pass 29 Jan 2011 66,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,702 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake requires adjusting.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 47,702 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

hand brake requires adjusting.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 33,201 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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NY54 EBN is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NY54 EBN, 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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NY54 EBN is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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