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BP54 YAO

2005 MG Zt-t

Purple Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,110 mi
Last recorded116,110 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 YAO
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 116,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 112,539 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 108,691 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 106,728 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 106,685 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 103,531 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 97,861 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 93,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre of vehicle floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,892 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring coroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,066 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 82,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,184 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,210 miles

centre exhaust corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 60,210 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 48,305 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 48,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,271 miles

Off side heighr actuator is faulty.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 40,321 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 40,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,706 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,863 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,316 miles

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 YAO is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Purple with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YAO, 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 YAO is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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