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GN55 EBV

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,582 mi
Last recorded40,582 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 EBV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2022 40,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted where Halogen should be (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted where Halogen should be (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint by rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arm and mounting area corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arm and mounting area corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension parts corroded front and rear underneath the vehicle

vehicle started misfiring during Test

Pass 8 Nov 2017 40,257 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 38,381 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,978 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 28,114 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 26,076 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has a small cut in tread no ply/cords visable

Pass 6 Nov 2012 24,554 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 24,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,971 miles

rear disc's slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2010 19,373 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,241 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,509 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 EBV is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EBV, 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 EBV registered?

GN55 EBV is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is GN55 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 EBV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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