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PX05 SXF

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,847 mi
Last recorded123,847 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 SXF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 123,847 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 118,813 miles

front brake pipes p[itted and rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2014 118,813 miles

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

front brake pipes p[itted and rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2014 114,320 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 114,319 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 109,889 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 100,070 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 100,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 87,532 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 86,044 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,047 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet release broken

windscreen obstructions

Fail 19 Jan 2010 73,046 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet release broken

windscreen obstructions

Pass 24 Jan 2009 57,210 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,639 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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PX05 SXF is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 PX05 SXF, 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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What year was PX05 SXF registered?

PX05 SXF is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is PX05 SXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX05 SXF 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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