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PE05 NUB

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,341 mi
Last recorded103,341 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 NUB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 103,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system surface rust

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2013 103,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system surface rust

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2012 98,394 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 98,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 91,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 91,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,286 miles

nearside front tyre cut in side wall and slightly worn on edge of tread

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre worn down to limit

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,659 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 72,354 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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PE05 NUB is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver 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 PE05 NUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE05 NUB registered?

PE05 NUB is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is PE05 NUB safe to buy?

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