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WU05 GMX

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,858 mi
Last recorded82,858 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 GMX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 82,858 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 82,518 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 81,834 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 81,833 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,085 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS, inner faces worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 68,497 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,099 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,319 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,543 miles

Engine covers fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 51,543 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,114 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,305 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 40,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,852 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 34,852 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,055 miles

rear tyres are getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,316 miles

stored car.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 7,943 miles

stored car

Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,932 miles

stored car

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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WU05 GMX is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WU05 GMX, 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 WU05 GMX registered?

WU05 GMX is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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