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VU05 ODY

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,398 mi
Last recorded59,398 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 ODY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,398 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 56,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

nearside front and rear tyres cracking badly

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake pipes coated with underseal stopping the view of condition

Fail 27 May 2014 56,042 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

nearside front and rear tyres cracking badly

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake pipes coated with underseal stopping the view of condition

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,579 miles

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls cracking and minor damage

Pass 30 May 2012 48,191 miles

2 x front inner arch liners adrift in places.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wall, kerb damage.

slight play in offside rack end.

Pass 20 May 2011 44,689 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 41,713 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,788 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 23,340 miles

Air bag light illuminated.

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,340 miles

Air bag light illuminated.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ODY is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ODY, 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

How do I check the history of VU05 ODY?

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What year was VU05 ODY registered?

VU05 ODY is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VU05 ODY safe to buy?

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