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P7 HDE

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,434 mi
Last recorded134,434 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 HDE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 134,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 127,665 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 127,665 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 115,890 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 106,647 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 May 2022 97,751 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 92,501 miles

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 3rd stop lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected heat shield corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 85,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge shoulders

after market exhaust system fitted

o/s and n/s rear inner sills by jacking point surface corrosion

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2019 78,847 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 77,238 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 77,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 73,630 miles

Slight smell of fuel from lower engine but no visible signs of a leak

Pass 21 May 2016 64,686 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 47,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 47,548 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 47,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2013 39,799 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 33,367 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 27,716 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 24,568 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 22,814 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 22,814 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,293 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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P7 HDE is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P7 HDE, 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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P7 HDE is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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