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VE54 UAC

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,320 mi
Last recorded154,320 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 UAC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 154,320 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 154,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 143,535 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 143,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 129,223 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 129,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 118,593 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 118,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 95,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,377 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearsice front outer tyre tread low

offside front inner tyre treead low

Fail 12 Oct 2010 58,377 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearsice front outer tyre tread low

offside front inner tyre treead low

Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn on shoulders

brake warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

front registration plate has two letters slightly deteriorated,but still legible at time of test

offside front brake wear warning wire detatched from brake pad

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,070 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,266 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 22,266 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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VE54 UAC is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE54 UAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE54 UAC registered?

VE54 UAC is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 16 January 2005.

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