2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 MG ZT MOT pass rate and common faults

280 MOT tests in 2024. 68.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time68.2%
Failed or needed repairs31.8%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 280 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.1%
  2. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.9%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.5%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes23.2%
  2. Suspension18.6%
  3. Lights & electrics17.1%
  4. Seat belts & airbags6.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  6. Steering5.4%
  7. Body & chassis4.3%
  8. Tyres3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened8.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

← 2004 ZTAll ZT years

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 MG ZT?

In 2024, 68.2% of 2005 MG ZT cars passed their MOT first time, across 280 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 MG ZT?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 MG ZT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).