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BJ05 OZB

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,633 mi
Last recorded128,633 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OZB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 128,633 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 118,489 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2014 118,337 miles

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2013 109,121 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,979 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 94,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,013 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,686 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 67,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,427 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 55,427 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,920 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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BJ05 OZB is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OZB, 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 BJ05 OZB registered?

BJ05 OZB is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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