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BK05 YOH

2005 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,692 mi
Last recorded115,692 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YOH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 115,692 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 115,692 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 104,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre becoming worn and kerb band has slight damage

rear exhaust deteriorated and has a slight blow

under shields and covers preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Dec 2017 104,819 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear,neaside rear and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre becoming worn and kerb band has slight damage

rear exhaust deteriorated and has a slight blow

under floor heat shield becoming detached

under shields and covers preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Dec 2016 104,413 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.3.3b)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

front washers poor

Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,186 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack damp on offside (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 9 Dec 2015 100,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack damp on offside (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,835 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre upper stop lamp wiring disconnected

offside rear brake wear warning wire loose

Fail 5 Dec 2013 80,273 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake wear warning wire loose

Fail 6 Dec 2012 74,577 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,577 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Nov 2011 69,107 miles

advise handbrake travel

Pass 4 Dec 2010 55,300 miles

nearside front tyre minor impact damage

Pass 28 Nov 2009 40,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 17,719 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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BK05 YOH is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK05 YOH, 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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BK05 YOH is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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