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SV05 RXC

2005 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,268 mi
Last recorded178,268 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 RXC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 178,268 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 178,265 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 162,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 151,364 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 151,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 139,196 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear + ns and os (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

corrosion to underbody panels / components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 16 Jan 2020 132,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 132,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 116,256 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 116,256 miles

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached above catalyst (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 101,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt at time of inspection (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency MET at 18%. It would appear that the offside rear braking system requires adjustment or repair. < 200 / 100 >

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,506 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,561 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,319 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 66,319 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 66,317 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,193 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s rront tyre wearing at inside

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension corroded

Air bag warning light on

Fail 19 Jul 2012 60,129 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear suspension corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s rront tyre wearing at inside

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,723 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2011 52,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 46,764 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 46,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,031 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 38,028 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,945 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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SV05 RXC is a 2005 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV05 RXC, 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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SV05 RXC is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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