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BL54 OMW

2005 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,747 mi
Last recorded175,747 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 OMW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 175,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 May 2023 175,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 174,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 174,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 171,814 miles

parking brake only just made parking requirement efficiency

Pass 12 Feb 2020 169,346 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 165,401 miles

parking brake needs attention / adjustment

Fail 18 Feb 2019 165,401 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake needs attention / adjustment

Pass 19 Feb 2018 160,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 155,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp levelling device rod deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery clamp deteriorated

n/s/f headlight reflector slightly vibrating

o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread

park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jan 2016 149,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 144,722 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 137,678 miles

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2013 129,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged but readable

Pass 4 Jan 2012 120,383 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn badly inner edge

slight corrosion all brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2011 108,310 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine over/under covers fitted

handbrake lever near extent of travel

offside rear disc starting to corrode into braking area

Fail 10 Jan 2011 108,306 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine over/under covers fitted

handbrake lever near extent of travel

offside rear disc starting to corrode into braking area

Pass 6 Jan 2010 96,591 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level brake light inop

Pass 13 Dec 2007 54,301 miles

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

o/s/r wheelbearing starting to make a noise

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 OMW is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMW, 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 OMW is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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