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PX05 SXE

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,578 mi
Last recorded96,578 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 SXE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 96,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,269 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 96,269 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 95,268 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,268 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,770 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,152 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 72,152 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,349 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,077 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 39,077 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,073 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 30,073 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SXE is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel 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 PX05 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX05 SXE registered?

PX05 SXE is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is PX05 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX05 SXE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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