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SV05 RXF

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

80,500 mi
Last recorded80,500 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 RXF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 80,500 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded around n/s and o/s rear suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated cl ip corroded but not leaking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 79,435 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,629 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 77,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 75,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 75,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,618 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 68,507 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 68,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,649 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 66,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 62,176 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 62,174 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted CLIP MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,490 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Feb 2018 56,490 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 52,715 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,147 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 48,123 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,933 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 43,592 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 43,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,247 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 35,952 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,786 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 32,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,415 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 28,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,916 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,567 miles

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

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

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 RXF is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RXF, 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 SV05 RXF registered?

SV05 RXF is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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