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GJ05 DWU

2005 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,873 mi
Last recorded154,873 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DWU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 154,873 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 141,465 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 141,453 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer has a hole in it at the rear (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 126,244 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 113,237 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,284 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,722 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 69,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,730 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,255 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 46,242 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,053 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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GJ05 DWU is a 2005 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ05 DWU, 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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What year was GJ05 DWU registered?

GJ05 DWU is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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