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RX05 VWP

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,920 mi
Last recorded93,920 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 VWP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2016 93,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit warn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,896 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 88,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,258 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 73,966 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,145 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

condensation in front fog lamps,nsf & nsr jacking point protector blocks missing,slight kerb damage to some wheel rims & nsf outer tyre sidewall,

long h/brake travel & limited reserve available,front brake hoses part shrouded,front undertray fitted,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered

Fail 8 Jul 2011 68,145 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

condensation in front fog lamps,nsf & nsr jacking point protector blocks missing,slight kerb damage to some wheel rims & nsf outer tyre sidewall,

long h/brake travel & limited reserve available,front brake hoses part shrouded,front undertray fitted,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,549 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,392 miles

both front tyres wearing low,both rear brake discs rusty.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 48,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low,both rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,302 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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RX05 VWP is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RX05 VWP, 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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RX05 VWP is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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