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PE05 TJO

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,436 mi
Last recorded107,436 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 TJO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,436 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,315 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 96,315 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,252 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 87,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,513 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,466 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 71,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 62,897 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,126 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 20 Jun 2008 48,425 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

free travel on parking brake

heavy pitting on rear brake discs

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2008 48,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

free travel on parking brake

front brake pads and discs appear to have got hot at some point

heavy pitting on rear brake discs

stonechips in windscreen

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 TJO is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TJO, 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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What year was PE05 TJO registered?

PE05 TJO is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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