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SG05 OZT

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,293 mi
Last recorded99,293 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 OZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 99,293 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,284 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 94,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Coolant leak

Engine light on and flashing when engine revved

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 91,074 miles

Exhaust rear box baffles fell. Also both rear exhaust rubbers worn.

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,854 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 86,854 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,535 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 83,535 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 80,999 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 70,878 miles

n/s/front tyre cut on outer side wall beading please keep checked

Fail 5 Jan 2010 70,878 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/front tyre cut on outer side wall beading please keep checked

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,707 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side front tyre on 2mm 225 45 18

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

off side front tyre wearing on outer 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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SG05 OZT is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 SG05 OZT, 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 SG05 OZT registered?

SG05 OZT is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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