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VU05 DWM

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,809 mi
Last recorded136,809 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 DWM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 136,809 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front discs corroded inner face

Fail 3 Feb 2014 136,802 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front discs corroded inner face

Pass 1 Feb 2013 118,050 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 118,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 106,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 94,392 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 84,762 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 84,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,429 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,369 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 56,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 DWM is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 DWM registered?

VU05 DWM is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is VU05 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 DWM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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