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HF55 GYV

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,415 mi
Last recorded123,415 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 GYV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 123,415 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 123,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 112,558 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake has little reserve travel and just meets performance regs, advised to adjust the system

Fail 7 Nov 2020 112,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake has little reserve travel and just meets performance regs, advised to adjust the system

Pass 24 Oct 2019 97,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 77,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,439 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,192 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 51,487 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 41,625 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 35,360 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)

Pass 20 May 2011 30,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 22,772 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,319 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,750 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 17,716 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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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HF55 GYV is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HF55 GYV, 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 HF55 GYV registered?

HF55 GYV is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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