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BP54 KAJ

2005 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,435 mi
Last recorded121,435 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 KAJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 121,435 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 121,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 116,101 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 116,101 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect previous weld repair is fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,780 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 103,671 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,748 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 92,330 miles

Centre exhaust shield insecure.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear silencer box deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 86,515 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 79,155 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 79,151 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 76,725 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,677 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,251 miles

both rear discs rusty

rear exhust box rusty

tested in wet condistions

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,866 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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BP54 KAJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP54 KAJ, 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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BP54 KAJ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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