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PX05 HXF

2005 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,267 mi
Last recorded126,267 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 HXF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 126,267 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 122,817 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 122,816 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 120,532 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 120,531 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 118,215 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 118,215 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 109,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 97,555 miles

n/s front tyre close to limit

Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,550 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Nov 2011 92,489 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 92,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 67,018 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 67,008 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,314 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 53,314 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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PX05 HXF is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PX05 HXF, 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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PX05 HXF is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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