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VEZ 5853

2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,965 mi
Last recorded93,965 miles
Recorded on4 May 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 13581,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 5853
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti 135
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2025 93,965 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 93,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 88,801 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 88,727 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2023 85,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 82,123 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 82,089 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 73,319 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 73,227 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,485 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,787 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti 135?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
7,202
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Headlamp aim too low 20
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VEZ 5853 is a 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 81,432 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+ Cdti 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VEZ 5853, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VEZ 5853?

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What year was VEZ 5853 registered?

VEZ 5853 is a 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135, first registered on 8 January 2005.

Is VEZ 5853 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 5853 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VEZ 5853 have outstanding finance?

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