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GK05 XCW

2005 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,650 mi
Last recorded162,650 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XCW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 162,650 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2018 156,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlight images poor

Fail 3 Apr 2018 156,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both headlight images poor

Pass 27 Apr 2017 154,532 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2017 154,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake been hot

Nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2016 148,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

crack in windscreen

r/n/s tyre wearing close to 2mm wear bars

Fail 14 Apr 2016 148,084 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak suspension leg (2.7.3)

crack in windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

r/n/s tyre wearing close to 2mm wear bars

Pass 18 Apr 2015 144,682 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 131,208 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 131,208 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 119,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 119,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 105,965 miles

n/side front tyre void of tread on inner edge.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 105,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/side front tyre void of tread on inner edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 93,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiper blade split at the end

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,704 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 76,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,400 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,631 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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GK05 XCW is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

GK05 XCW is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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