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BJ05 VMP

2005 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,744 mi
Last recorded61,744 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VMP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 61,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,295 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,989 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 48,988 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,209 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 43,450 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,580 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,932 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,628 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,772 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,525 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,587 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,967 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 VMP is a 2005 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMP, 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 VMP registered?

BJ05 VMP is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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