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BN05 OGC

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,403 mi
Last recorded91,403 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OGC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,403 miles

Advise ; rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 91,396 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Advise ; rear silencer outer layer corroded away.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,133 miles

both headlight glass misty

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2016 88,133 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

both headlight glass misty

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,551 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 84,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

both headlamps misty

Pass 14 Jun 2014 80,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side and rear windows tinted

front pads low

Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,703 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre has a slice in the sidewall no cords showing at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,703 miles

offside rear tyre has a slice in the sidewall no cords showing at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,562 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 72,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 69,792 miles

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

slight noise o/s/r wheel

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,089 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 64,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,658 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,639 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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BN05 OGC is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BN05 OGC, 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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What year was BN05 OGC registered?

BN05 OGC is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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