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GN55 BSV

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,893 mi
Last recorded97,893 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 BSV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 97,893 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 87,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 87,112 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 77,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 69,822 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,206 miles

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

coolant hose off turbo show signs of leaking ?

Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,610 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,660 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,365 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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GN55 BSV is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GN55 BSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN55 BSV registered?

GN55 BSV is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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