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PE05 TKF

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,274 mi
Last recorded108,274 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 TKF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 108,274 miles

underneath vehicle corroded slightly, brake pipes underneath vehicle corroded slightly

Fail 23 Oct 2015 108,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine man light on

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 106,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing low

rear discs are rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2013 101,194 miles

EML Light On

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 100,127 miles

EML Light on

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2012 100,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML Light on

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 94,341 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 94,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 86,246 miles

front discs slight wear

Fail 7 Jul 2010 86,176 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs slight wear

Fail 24 Feb 2009 77,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 77,255 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,095 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 TKF is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TKF, 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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PE05 TKF is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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