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BF05 OUK

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,921 mi
Last recorded79,921 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OUK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 79,921 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Reservoir hose (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 79,084 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Reservoir hose (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 76,845 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,061 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 74,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,866 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,677 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on the outre edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,677 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on the outre edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 May 2014 54,116 miles

o/s/f tyre outre side wall has cut but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre may have been run flat

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 44,785 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre may have been run flat

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 33,010 miles

nearside front tyre is heavily perished on the sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2011 29,994 miles

Hand brake has high travel

Pass 13 May 2010 28,222 miles

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

N/S/F tyre outer edge low

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

O/S/F tyre inner edge low

Passanger wipers worn

Rear number plate begining to delamionat

Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,576 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 OUK is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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