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BJ05 SYE

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,994 mi
Last recorded139,994 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 139,994 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 139,974 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 125,597 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 111,582 miles

tyres worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,566 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 100,563 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,134 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 81,310 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 81,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 70,359 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,325 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 18 Apr 2011 64,231 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,685 miles

o/s front tyre worn to mot limits.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,251 miles

Front & Rear brake pads worn

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,437 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 SYE is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 SYE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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