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BU54 OMF

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,750 mi
Last recorded102,750 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OMF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 102,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,808 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 97,808 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 91,408 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking Pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 84,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,661 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,294 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 75,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,612 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,325 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight lump n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,151 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 60,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 55,160 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to tread warning bars

Fail 14 Feb 2014 55,160 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/r tyre worn close to tread warning bars

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,282 miles

front pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

srs light on

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,069 miles

Coolant leak

n/s/r tyre worn to tread warning bars

Fail 15 Feb 2012 45,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

n/s/r tyre worn to tread warning bars

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,575 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,114 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 35,114 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,173 miles

s/r/s light on

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,372 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 23,372 miles

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

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

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

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 OMF is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BU54 OMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU54 OMF?

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What year was BU54 OMF registered?

BU54 OMF is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is BU54 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 OMF shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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