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BJ05 VOP

2005 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,468 mi
Last recorded111,468 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 111,468 miles

anti slip rubber deteriated-exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing-exhaust flexi deteriated-x2 front tyres edges worn low-all brake pipes surface rust-steering rack play-x2 front track rod ends have slight play

x2 front lower ball joints have slight play-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-power steering damp, no leak visible-rear brakes passed on limits, may need adjustments soon

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,671 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 100,671 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,005 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 89,005 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 77,682 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 77,682 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,723 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 50,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,874 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 VOP is a 2005 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VOP, 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 VOP registered?

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

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