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RN54 NCX

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

189,093 mi
Last recorded189,093 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 NCX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 189,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 184,633 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 184,585 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 108,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 180,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 174,708 miles

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

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

advise pad warning light on dash

Fail 15 Aug 2017 174,548 miles

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

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

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

advise pad warning light on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2016 165,886 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 165,877 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 157,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 157,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 149,875 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear engine mounting worn out

Fail 20 Aug 2014 149,735 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear engine mounting worn out

Pass 19 Aug 2013 140,485 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 140,256 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 129,259 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 124,100 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 106,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 106,022 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 85,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s sill damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2010 85,643 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s sill damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2009 69,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Imbalance on front brakes.17%

Long travel on hand brake.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s hand brake reading low

Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Imbalance on front brakes.17%

Long travel on hand brake.

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s hand brake reading low

Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,211 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 48,211 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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RN54 NCX is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 RN54 NCX, 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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RN54 NCX is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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