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GW55 XTB

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

212,378 mi
Last recorded212,378 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XTB
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 212,378 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 202,711 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 179,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 148,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 123,215 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 122,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 98,315 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2015 98,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,661 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,534 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 51,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 51,257 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,567 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,061 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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GW55 XTB is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GW55 XTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GW55 XTB registered?

GW55 XTB is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is GW55 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 XTB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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