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SD05 OCV

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,080 mi
Last recorded98,080 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 OCV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 98,080 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 95,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 91,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 91,203 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 91,203 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 86,756 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 84,266 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,365 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 79,365 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 71,168 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,226 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 60,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,099 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 53,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,678 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,970 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 35,969 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,967 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 19 Mar 2010 24,912 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,171 miles

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

both front tyres have cracks in tread

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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SD05 OCV is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SD05 OCV, 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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What year was SD05 OCV registered?

SD05 OCV is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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