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BJ05 VPT

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,396 mi
Last recorded97,396 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VPT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 97,396 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,844 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust fouling Anti-roll bar

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,719 miles

edge of front tyres worn

Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,647 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,398 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,652 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,767 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,135 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 18,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,271 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,733 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 VPT is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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