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BL54 NSZ

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

183,720 mi
Last recorded183,720 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 NSZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 183,720 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 183,710 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 171,662 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side rear shock abosrber damp with oil

off side rear tyre worn

Fail 25 Feb 2015 171,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side rear shock abosrber damp with oil

off side rear tyre worn

Pass 5 Mar 2014 160,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 159,871 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 159,657 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to exhaust silencer outer skin

Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Play to rear bushes in front suspension arms

Wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 25 Feb 2013 149,337 miles

Brake Pedal Anti-slip Wearing Slightly

Ehaust Heat Shield Adrift

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 149,223 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake Pedal Anti-slip Wearing Slightly

Ehaust Heat Shield Adrift

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 138,141 miles

corrosion to exhaust silencer outer skin

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 27 Feb 2012 138,124 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust silencer outer skin

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 4 Mar 2011 126,912 miles

1 x LED inop on top brake light

Brake pad warning sensors disconnected front /rear

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

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

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

Offside rear light lense cracked

Rear discs corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2011 126,669 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

1 x LED inop on top brake light

Brake pad warning sensors disconnected front /rear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear light lense cracked

Rear discs corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2010 111,029 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 84,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,549 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 58,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BL54 NSZ is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL54 NSZ, 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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BL54 NSZ is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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