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RE05 UCC

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,035 mi
Last recorded110,035 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 UCC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 110,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 110,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,530 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,572 miles

engine under tray loose

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 99,416 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine under tray loose

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 93,806 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2015 86,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,622 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 79,538 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,916 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 72,365 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 70,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 64,568 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,628 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 61,615 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edge,N/S sidewall scrubbed,both valves perished.

Bulb inop on high level brake light

N/S rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

O/s rear tyre has cuts to sidewall & tread also both rears have perished valves

Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,802 miles

o/s/r tyre cut on outer wall

slight lift in o/s balljoint

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,053 miles

as before

Fail 8 Aug 2007 50,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UCC is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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