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VK05 LBF

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,374 mi
Last recorded115,374 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 LBF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,374 miles

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

Damp in offside front indicator lamp

Pass 5 Mar 2016 112,005 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 112,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,051 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 105,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,005 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,040 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,037 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,908 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,804 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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VK05 LBF is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK05 LBF, 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 VK05 LBF registered?

VK05 LBF is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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