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RJ05 RNY

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,227 mi
Last recorded187,227 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 RNY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 187,227 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 187,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 181,076 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 181,055 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s/r (2.4.G.1)

brake pipe corroson front to rear and alongside fuel tank . /

slight play in both lower arm rear bushs ./ o/s/ and n/s

Pass 23 Feb 2017 171,692 miles

Offside Front tyre edgewear

Fail 23 Feb 2017 171,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre edgewear

Pass 7 Mar 2016 155,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 155,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured approx 1.6mm and worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured approx 2mm and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber slight split

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Fail 19 Feb 2016 155,852 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured approx 1.6mm and worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured approx 2mm and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber slight split

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2015 139,123 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 128,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2014 128,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 119,306 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,983 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,166 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2011 95,166 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,175 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside and outside edges

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)

diesel fuel smell present under the bonnet

Fail 19 Mar 2010 78,175 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres worn on inside and outside edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

diesel fuel smell present under the bonnet

Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 35,445 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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RJ05 RNY is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJ05 RNY, 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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RJ05 RNY is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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