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BP54 XKW

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,666 mi
Last recorded138,666 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 XKW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 138,666 miles

SURFACE CORROSION STARTING TO APPEAR UNDERNEATH

Fail 24 Apr 2019 138,665 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

SURFACE CORROSION STARTING TO APPEAR UNDERNEATH

Pass 19 Jan 2018 135,214 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 135,214 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 131,912 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 120,923 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,929 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 99,946 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,425 miles

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

Washers weak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,484 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,215 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s front tyre has a nail in and perished

slight play in both steering arms

windscreen washers weak

Fail 16 Feb 2011 68,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre has a nail in and perished

slight play in both steering arms

windscreen washers weak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 64,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,767 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 54,767 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 44,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,228 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 XKW is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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