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BF05 OUE

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,087 mi
Last recorded98,087 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OUE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,087 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front side light has poor connection

offside park brake effort low

surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,802 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 93,802 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,059 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,774 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,713 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs corroding on outer edge (6mm)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,870 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 36,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,932 miles

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

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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BF05 OUE is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF05 OUE, 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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BF05 OUE is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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