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PO55 OWU

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,020 mi
Last recorded86,020 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 OWU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 86,020 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 86,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,027 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 74,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,267 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 62,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 58,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,661 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 56,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,137 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,105 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,670 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,768 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,885 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,582 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 38,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,836 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 35,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 30,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,962 miles

air bag light on

Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,050 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,715 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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PO55 OWU is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PO55 OWU, 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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PO55 OWU is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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