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GK05 XCA

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,692 mi
Last recorded129,692 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XCA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 129,692 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 129,688 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure middle to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive eng (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 121,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly oxidized (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly oxidized (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 117,101 miles

underbody at rear rusting

Fail 23 Jan 2018 117,096 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

underbody at rear rusting

Pass 11 May 2017 115,754 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 115,754 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,060 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 110,060 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 102,204 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 Feb 2014 95,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 88,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 81,290 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,715 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,494 miles

both rear tyres have cuts to side wall but not deep enough to expose the ply cords

Fail 2 Mar 2010 69,483 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

both rear tyres have cuts to side wall but not deep enough to expose the ply cords

Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,422 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 66,386 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2008 64,474 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 64,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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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GK05 XCA is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK05 XCA, 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 GK05 XCA registered?

GK05 XCA is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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