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MG05 GZT

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,716 mi
Last recorded85,716 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG05 GZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,716 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,543 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 74,893 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and disc surfaces badly corroded (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre badly worn on edges and has bad side wall damage

Fail 11 Jul 2014 55,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre badly worn on edges and has bad side wall damage

Fail 22 May 2013 46,969 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 46,969 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 44,338 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 44,338 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 37,873 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 37,873 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 31,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 29,932 miles

diesel exhaust emissions slightly high close to legal limit eg 2.74 legal limit 3.00 suggest fuel flush

items should not be stuck in front screen zone A see notes provided

n/s rear suspension shocker very slight signs of dampness but ok at test

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,650 miles

travel on handbrake lever not excessive at test but suggest adjustment

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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MG05 GZT is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MG05 GZT, 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 MG05 GZT registered?

MG05 GZT is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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