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PL05 RUA

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,927 mi
Last recorded148,927 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 RUA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 148,927 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play rear both n/s o/s anti-roll links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2017 148,534 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 148,534 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 148,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall inner has minor splits (4.1.E.1)

Rear indicator bulbs slightly discolured

o/s wiper blade edge split

Pass 29 Jun 2016 138,325 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 132,175 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 131,469 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 129,322 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 128,200 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in all antiroll bar bushes

Fail 7 Jun 2012 128,200 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 little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in all antiroll bar bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2011 115,223 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 22 Jun 2010 101,098 miles

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

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

front discs and pads are starting to wear low

Pass 10 Jul 2009 83,143 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,239 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)

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)

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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PL05 RUA is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL05 RUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL05 RUA is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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