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BP54 RZE

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,468 mi
Last recorded113,468 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 RZE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 113,468 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and both lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2018 109,597 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED AND FRONT PIPE INSECURE AND BLOWING

Fail 5 Feb 2018 109,595 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED AND FRONT PIPE INSECURE AND BLOWING

Pass 17 Feb 2017 100,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

sign of a fluid leak from steering rack area

Fail 16 Feb 2017 100,148 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

sign of a fluid leak from steering rack area

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,159 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 87,159 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 29 Jan 2015 77,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 23 Jul 2014 75,360 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

225/45 x 18

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,827 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 68,827 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 49,698 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,163 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,928 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 42,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 34,226 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,536 miles

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

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 RZE is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BP54 RZE, 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 RZE is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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