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SV55 EYF

2005 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,355 mi
Last recorded89,355 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 EYF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 89,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,092 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 83,092 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 74,094 miles

engine management light on

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 74,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2016 69,372 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 56,640 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 44,315 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,953 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 22,566 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 22,566 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,692 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 17,325 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 12,611 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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SV55 EYF is a 2005 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SV55 EYF, 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 SV55 EYF registered?

SV55 EYF is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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