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BN05 OGA

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,542 mi
Last recorded45,542 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OGA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 45,542 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 45,540 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 45,173 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 45,108 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,096 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 45,061 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 44,782 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,757 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,733 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 44,291 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,264 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,099 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,682 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,085 miles

Front Brake discs scored on outer surface

Non Standard rear Exhaust Silencers fitted

Offside Rear Brake wear indicator clip missing

Fail 18 Nov 2010 38,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,496 miles

long hand brake travel

Nearside Front 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 18 Nov 2008 32,631 miles

no BSAU145d marking on rear registration plate

Fail 18 Nov 2008 32,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no BSAU145d marking on rear registration plate

Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,722 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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BN05 OGA is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN05 OGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 OGA registered?

BN05 OGA is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is BN05 OGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 OGA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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