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GU05 XHJ

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,499 mi
Last recorded118,499 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XHJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 118,499 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 118,497 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely handbrake (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal mechanism slightly worn / noisy

Pass 3 Jul 2019 108,507 miles

Exhaust mounting defective perished rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth outer edge

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

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

exhaust system heavily corrododed

Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,358 miles

both nearside tyres ON legal limits

Fail 25 Feb 2016 85,358 miles

both nearside tyres ON legal limits

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,822 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,626 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer skins corroded away

Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,022 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 42,854 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,380 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 19,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,214 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 19,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 10,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XHJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHJ, 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 GU05 XHJ registered?

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

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