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BV05 BFA

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,326 mi
Last recorded117,326 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BFA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 117,326 miles

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 116,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 116,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 115,047 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 113,128 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 110,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 105,507 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 105,507 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,951 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake lines slightly corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 102,951 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake lines slightly corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 97,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 97,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,295 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 90,294 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring seating arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seating arm strong advise (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,278 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,797 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres splitting on inner wall but not showing any cords

Fail 24 Mar 2015 75,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall spliting

Fail 4 Mar 2014 67,192 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,192 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,288 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 46,288 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,612 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,336 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,133 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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BV05 BFA is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV05 BFA, 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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BV05 BFA is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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