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HG05 GLJ

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,931 mi
Last recorded89,931 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 GLJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 89,931 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 87,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 85,514 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 82,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 79,482 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,694 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,510 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,872 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

fronr and rear brake pipes corroded and greased

offside front tyre inner wall cracking

rear sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 20 Mar 2017 69,872 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

fronr and rear brake pipes corroded and greased

offside front tyre inner wall cracking

rear sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 4 May 2016 67,852 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres inner walls perished

front and rear brae pipes corroded and greased

headlamp lenses deteriorated, patterns poor

rear sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust rear silencer and centre pipe corroded.

front and rear brake pipes corroded and greased.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 64,035 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust rear silencer and centre pipe corroded.

front and rear brake pipes corroded and greased.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,921 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

front outer brake pipes corroded.

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 56,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,246 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,896 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 51,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,714 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 45,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,703 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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HG05 GLJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HG05 GLJ, 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 HG05 GLJ registered?

HG05 GLJ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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