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BP54 KGU

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

186,039 mi
Last recorded186,039 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 KGU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 186,039 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 186,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 182,517 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 178,189 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

Nail in tyre Nearside rear ()

Nearside rear brake calliper clip missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 174,635 miles

Both sides rear lower suspension arms corroded

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 169,355 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 165,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front worn to legal limit,devoid of tread at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 161,084 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 155,116 miles

Exhaust heat shield poorly attached

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides offside (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 148,034 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlight lenses poor

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 139,316 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside (2.5.B.1a)

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 10 Oct 2015 127,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 112,554 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to limit and out of shape(2 nails o/s/r)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 99,797 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

brake pipes corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,998 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

long parking brake travel

Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,635 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,286 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,554 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 48,143 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 34,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BP54 KGU is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BP54 KGU, 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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BP54 KGU is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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