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SP05 GFJ

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,619 mi
Last recorded74,619 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 GFJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 74,619 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 73,316 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,699 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,565 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 71,555 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,750 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp cracked/broken

rear number plate lights differnt colours

x1 rear exhaust rubber perished/spliting

Fail 18 Jul 2013 60,748 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp cracked/broken

rear number plate lights differnt colours

x1 rear exhaust rubber perished/spliting

Fail 10 Jul 2012 51,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,741 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,333 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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SP05 GFJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SP05 GFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP05 GFJ registered?

SP05 GFJ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is SP05 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 GFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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