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SE54 MWV

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,253 mi
Last recorded174,253 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 MWV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 174,253 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in very poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 174,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in very poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 167,453 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f very poor and just passing low mot criteria (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise n/s/f sill holed at front just outwith prescribed area ..also corrosion at drain holes

Pass 13 Feb 2017 157,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

advise n/s/f sill holed just outwith prescribed area

Fail 7 Feb 2017 157,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

advise n/s/f sill holed just outwith prescribed area

Pass 21 Jan 2016 146,490 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all at tail ends (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise corrosion starting on most steering and suspension components

no clear inspection on rear springs at tails

Pass 6 Feb 2014 120,277 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tyres close to wear markers

Fail 31 Jan 2014 120,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tyres close to wear markers

Pass 18 Jan 2013 103,692 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 103,690 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,476 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 91,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,473 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 76,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,402 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,655 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,060 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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SE54 MWV is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SE54 MWV, 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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SE54 MWV is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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