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BJ05 HFC

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,534 mi
Last recorded71,534 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HFC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,534 miles

o/s/r exhaust box resting on roll bar

Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,829 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,908 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 58,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 54,302 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,120 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 38,208 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

handbrake travel high

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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BJ05 HFC is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ05 HFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 HFC registered?

BJ05 HFC is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 HFC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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