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BU54 OLB

2005 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,033 mi
Last recorded70,033 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OLB
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 70,033 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 70,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 68,649 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,506 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlight units missing up (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 67,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on both faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on both faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlight units missing up (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 66,749 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 64,482 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,320 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 61,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,850 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,329 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,539 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 35,501 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 281,515 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,378 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BU54 OLB is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BU54 OLB, 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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BU54 OLB is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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