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BF05 OTR

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,069 mi
Last recorded60,069 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OTR
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 60,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front/rear subframes

general corrosion to front/rear suspension

Fail 4 Jan 2024 60,056 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,442 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,753 miles

Both front tyres perished

Handbrake travel long

Pass 6 May 2017 50,460 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,030 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 41,321 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 38,430 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,792 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,310 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 18,688 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BF05 OTR is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 OTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF05 OTR registered?

BF05 OTR is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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