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BU05 XTW

2005 MG Zt-t

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,846 mi
Last recorded85,846 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XTW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,846 miles

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

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

bottom engine stabilizer worn

engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 85,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,002 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 77,001 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,161 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,638 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 66,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 62,173 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

airbag warning light on

Fail 23 Sep 2011 62,172 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,144 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,099 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 48,010 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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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BU05 XTW is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU05 XTW, 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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What year was BU05 XTW registered?

BU05 XTW is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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