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BN05 FXF

2005 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

185,013 mi
Last recorded185,013 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 FXF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 185,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both top mount cups corroded

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to come apart

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Nearside side repeater damp

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing

oil leak

strong advise steering rack leaking

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 182,383 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four brake discs pitted and corroded/mostly front

both front headlight lens are deteriorated/cloudy

both rear light lens are cracked/damaged

both rear shocks have a slight misting of oil

clutch pedal has slight movement

engine has a oil leak

hand brake has slight travel

o/s/r coil springs corroded

underside of car has some corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2020 182,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four brake discs pitted and corroded/mostly front

both front headlight lens are deteriorated/cloudy

both rear light lens are cracked/damaged

both rear shocks have a slight misting of oil

clutch pedal has slight movement

engine has a oil leak

hand brake has slight travel

o/s/r coil springs corroded

underside of car has some corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2019 175,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sidelight dim

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear slight exhaust blow

Rear suspension components corroded near excessive

chips on windscreen

Fail 25 Jan 2019 175,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sidelight dim

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear slight exhaust blow

Rear suspension components corroded near excessive

chips on windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2018 168,239 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 168,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 155,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 155,579 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45.r18.95w (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 131,261 miles

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

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

Steering rack damp

Fail 30 Dec 2015 131,003 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Steering rack damp

Fail 30 Dec 2014 111,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 111,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 99,360 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 99,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,090 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

both headlamp aims on lower limit

exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,217 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 86,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,644 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chip in windscreen

exhaust heatsheild insecure

fluid around nearside steering rack (no obvious leaks)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 74,971 miles

bonnet catch requires attention soon

handbrake travel requires attention soon

slight weap of fluid around steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,730 miles

low on fuel

o/s/f fog lamp lens smashed

signs of weeping power steering fluid from steering rack/boots

Fail 26 Feb 2009 60,730 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

low on fuel

o/s/f fog lamp lens smashed

signs of weeping power steering fluid from steering rack/boots

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,815 miles

signs of weeping of power steering fluid around end of steering rack boots n/s/f and o/s/f

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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BN05 FXF is a 2005 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BN05 FXF, 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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BN05 FXF is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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