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NJ05 GWD

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,390 mi
Last recorded153,390 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 GWD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 153,390 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 153,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 138,343 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 119,523 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 119,453 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 101,768 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 101,765 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 84,986 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,137 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,269 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,779 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,598 miles

alot of handbrake travel but still has some reserve

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,081 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 37,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NJ05 GWD is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ05 GWD, 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 NJ05 GWD registered?

NJ05 GWD is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is NJ05 GWD safe to buy?

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