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BP54 YBJ

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,987 mi
Last recorded66,987 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 YBJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,987 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 66,986 miles

Emissions not tested water pipe leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 64,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,136 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 61,136 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 57,951 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 55,202 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,238 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,729 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 48,603 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,309 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 46,308 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,994 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 43,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,860 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 39,860 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,978 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 35,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,853 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 22,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 16,496 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 1 Feb 2008 16,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YBJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YBJ, 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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What year was BP54 YBJ registered?

BP54 YBJ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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