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TCD 10W

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,915 mi
Last recorded76,915 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCD 10W
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,915 miles

Nearside Front l/h front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing l/h rear tyre wearing on outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rust on l/h rear wheel arch

Fail 14 Feb 2024 76,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlights needed polishing (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front l/h front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear numberplate lights, repaired (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing l/h rear tyre wearing on outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rust on l/h rear wheel arch

Offside Front Position lamp not working r/h front sidelight not working, repaired (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 72,937 miles

Nearside Rear l/h rear wheel arch has slight rust

Fail 14 Feb 2023 72,937 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever inoperative handbrake failed, not working (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps l/h number plate light not working repaired (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear l/h rear wheel arch has slight rust

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,795 miles

Central Rear handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 19 Jan 2022 67,795 miles

Central Rear handbrake needs adjusting

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps l/h rear number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working r/h rear brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,629 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 63,629 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge l/h rear tyre only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear both rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 10 May 2018 52,980 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 44,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,138 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 26,191 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 24,004 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 20,458 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,102 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 15,893 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,263 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 13,263 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,188 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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TCD 10W is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TCD 10W, 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 TCD 10W registered?

TCD 10W is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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The MOT history for TCD 10W shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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