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NJ05 GWX

2005 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,564 mi
Last recorded129,564 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 GWX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 129,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 106,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 106,862 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item hanging from the interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,994 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 100,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 94,716 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 94,655 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,377 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 82,377 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,315 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 77,314 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,772 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

both rear brake discs badly corroded

exhaust at rear in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2012 74,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

both rear brake discs badly corroded

exhaust at rear in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,214 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,074 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,077 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,946 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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NJ05 GWX is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GWX, 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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NJ05 GWX is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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