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GU05 VCA

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,018 mi
Last recorded33,018 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VCA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,018 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 32,833 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,878 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,612 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,586 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,464 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,465 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,401 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 19,400 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,598 miles

offside & nearside front brake discs slightly deteriated

Pass 6 May 2008 12,587 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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GU05 VCA is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GU05 VCA, 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 GU05 VCA registered?

GU05 VCA is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GU05 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 VCA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU05 VCA have outstanding finance?

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