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VU05 MHL

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,717 mi
Last recorded81,717 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 MHL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 81,717 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 73,898 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 71,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on discs appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on discs appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded /broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 71,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Power steering component leaking Reservoir leak when steering operated (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on discs appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on discs appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded /broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,663 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,127 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,930 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 47,927 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,538 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,223 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 19,997 miles

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

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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VU05 MHL is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU05 MHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 MHL registered?

VU05 MHL is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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