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BT05 GCT

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,593 mi
Last recorded67,593 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 GCT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,088 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,435 miles

Drivers seat upper frame damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2013 57,432 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,160 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,138 miles

Battery Is Insecure (Not Clamped).

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R Tyre,Tread Area Is Starting To Split (205/45 ZR17 Extra Load).

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre,Tread Area Is Starting To Split (205/45 ZR17 Extra Load).

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,536 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,467 miles

Both Rear Tyre's,Tread Area Is Starting To Split (205/45 ZR17 Extra Load).

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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BT05 GCT is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT05 GCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT05 GCT registered?

BT05 GCT is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is BT05 GCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 GCT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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