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BJ05 UMW

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,078 mi
Last recorded173,078 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 173,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low due to body damage (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low due to body damage (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lense taped in place secure at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake nearly at its maximum effort

Pass 15 Feb 2019 161,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 149,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 138,255 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,521 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 127,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 119,691 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 112,033 miles

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,122 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,047 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 89,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,113 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,461 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,356 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,033 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 UMW is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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