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BP54 YGL

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,788 mi
Last recorded112,788 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 YGL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 112,788 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front fog lamp damaged.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 112,788 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front fog lamp damaged.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 96,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 96,450 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offsidee front door mirror housing damaged.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Exhaust centre heat shield insecure.

Pass 9 May 2013 80,131 miles

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

deep cut in n/s front tyre wall

o/s mirror head not fully secure

Fail 7 May 2013 79,973 miles

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

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

deep cut in n/s front tyre wall

o/s mirror head not fully secure

Pass 21 May 2012 73,256 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 62,094 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 62,094 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake metal noise on application

Pass 12 May 2010 54,020 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 54,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake wear warning light on

Pass 20 May 2009 49,792 miles

front inner pads worn.

Pass 22 May 2008 34,756 miles

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 YGL is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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