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RE05 FVE

2005 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

195,992 mi
Last recorded195,992 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FVE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 195,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 195,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Twisted, fouling ABS sensor wire (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 190,667 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 185,906 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 179,346 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 172,535 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 165,694 miles

Offside Front inner brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 160,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seats arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seats arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 160,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seats arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seats arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 149,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 139,308 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 128,943 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 121,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 107,258 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 98,445 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 89,180 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,594 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 74,575 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 63,798 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,754 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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RE05 FVE is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE05 FVE, 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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RE05 FVE is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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