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VU05 CZD

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,212 mi
Last recorded153,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 CZD
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 153,212 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear caliper anti rattle spring missing

Fail 3 Jun 2019 153,150 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 8 May 2018 149,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2018 149,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 149,460 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear across all floor pans and at both rear flexi's x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper spring clip missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear exhaust mount of a temporary type

Pass 26 Nov 2016 145,101 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2013 138,605 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 137,378 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 135,010 miles

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

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

rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2010 125,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all four tyres worn on edges of tread

Fail 16 Feb 2010 125,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all four tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 2 Jun 2009 123,227 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 106,268 miles

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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VU05 CZD is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU05 CZD, 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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VU05 CZD is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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