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BF05 OUG

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,810 mi
Last recorded118,810 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OUG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 118,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside of vehicle has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 118,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside of vehicle has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 118,473 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 118,283 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 114,769 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,824 miles

near side rear tyre worn on edges,low on tread and nail in tread

off side rear tyre inner wall deteriorated

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2014 106,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

near side rear tyre worn on edges,low on tread and nail in tread

off side rear tyre inner wall deteriorated

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,812 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,466 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 82,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 75,662 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,516 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 68,478 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 47,572 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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BF05 OUG is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OUG, 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 OUG is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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