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LV05 DHD

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,968 mi
Last recorded88,968 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 DHD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 88,968 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested all round disks heavily coroded (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,360 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit with nail in tread

exhaust rear box heavily corroded with small leak

Fail 15 Aug 2016 85,348 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit with nail in tread

exhaust rear box heavily corroded with small leak

Pass 20 Jun 2015 79,079 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

front and rear brakes worn low

Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,311 miles

front and rear brakes worn low

Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,145 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 61,145 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,740 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 54,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 49,538 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 49,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 24 Jul 2009 44,823 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,542 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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LV05 DHD is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV05 DHD, 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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LV05 DHD is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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