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PO55 GEU

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,580 mi
Last recorded155,580 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 GEU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 155,580 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 155,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 153,213 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 153,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 147,981 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 147,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 142,148 miles

damage to front screen but not in drivers view

Fail 29 Sep 2016 142,148 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to front screen but not in drivers view

Pass 30 Sep 2015 133,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 122,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 122,621 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 116,385 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 116,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 108,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 97,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 97,879 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,750 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 65,630 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2009 65,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f wheelbearing slight noise when rotated

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,379 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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PO55 GEU is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PO55 GEU, 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 PO55 GEU registered?

PO55 GEU is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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