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BF05 OWG

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,240 mi
Last recorded92,240 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 92,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 88,561 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 88,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 85,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,395 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,982 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,156 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 73,628 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 72,120 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight power steering leak from rack but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blades split but still clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 72,120 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight power steering leak from rack but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blades split but still clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,703 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 71,703 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,886 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,337 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 67,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,644 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 64,644 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,417 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 61,417 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 20 Jun 2013 57,276 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,703 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,469 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,950 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,255 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,913 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 OWG is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OWG, 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 BF05 OWG registered?

BF05 OWG is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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