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BJ05 SXL

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,314 mi
Last recorded162,314 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 SXL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 162,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel high

n/s front tyre low and void of tread on inner edge

n/s wiper poor

o/s front outer brake pad on legal limit

rear brake discs worn

service light on

unable to fully check n/s rear brakes due to space saver wheel fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2011 142,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness to pas pump

front inner brake discs worn

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2011 142,665 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness to pas pump

front inner brake discs worn

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2010 117,524 miles

see advisory sheet 690918790177

Fail 17 Jul 2010 117,524 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre on limit and wearing on inner edge

rear disc pitted

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

slight play in o/s/ steering

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,863 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f abs wire slightly insecure

n/s/f sidelight slightly dim

slight play at steering wheel

slight wear on all discs

Fail 9 Jul 2009 88,863 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f abs wire slightly insecure

n/s/f sidelight slightly dim

slight play at steering wheel

slight wear on all discs

Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,821 miles

crack in rear bumper

cuts in n/s/r tyre side wall no cord found at time of test

front and rear suspension bushes age craking

front discs worn

slight dampness around both rear shocks

stone chips in windsreen

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 SXL is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 SXL, 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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BJ05 SXL is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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