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BJ05 OWG

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,119 mi
Last recorded134,119 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OWG
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 134,119 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroding but not affecting performances

n/s parking brake down on performance

Pass 21 Nov 2016 130,457 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

front & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake performance 17%

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 130,457 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

front & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake performance 17%

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 117,740 miles

corrsion found on all discs

winter tyres fitted cracking found on n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,319 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 87,640 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 87,640 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 73,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2011 57,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 57,345 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 41,449 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 20,927 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,279 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BJ05 OWG is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 OWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ05 OWG registered?

BJ05 OWG is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 OWG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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