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PX55 EKZ

2005 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,227 mi
Last recorded91,227 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 EKZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 91,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Dec 2017 86,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,734 miles

sills have plastic trim covers battery has a cover

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play In OS Inner Rack Joint

Fail 23 Feb 2016 78,451 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Main Feed (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Oil Leak

Play In OS Inner Rack Joint

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,662 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 16 Mar 2015 74,655 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,330 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,938 miles

Airbag light on - future fail

N/s & o/s steering rack rams weeping fluid

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & cracking on inner sidewall

Rear exhaust slight blow - bracket fractured

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,341 miles

ns pas ram has slight leak

rear brake disc (os)starting to pit/rust

Fail 22 Aug 2011 47,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ns pas ram has slight leak

rear brake disc (os)starting to pit/rust

rocker cover gasket oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,511 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,003 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,942 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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PX55 EKZ is a 2005 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX55 EKZ, 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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PX55 EKZ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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