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SF55 DZT

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,700 mi
Last recorded82,700 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 DZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 82,700 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 79,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 75,815 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 75,815 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake efficiency 18%

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,597 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 65,595 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,269 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 62,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,926 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,026 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,418 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,157 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 32,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 20,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,616 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,198 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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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SF55 DZT is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SF55 DZT, 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 SF55 DZT registered?

SF55 DZT is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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