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BV05 BHZ

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

226,048 mi
Last recorded226,048 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BHZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 226,048 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

back box pealing

Pass 31 Jan 2024 221,989 miles

corrosion both outersills

corrosion main front to rear brake pipes

slight wear offside front track rod

wear front tyres on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2023 214,061 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 205,783 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2021 202,071 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 199,188 miles

nsr tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Feb 2019 189,082 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 178,850 miles

both rear tyres mishaped an wear to offside rear inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 170,408 miles

nsf tyre worn inner and outer

osf tyre worn on inner

Pass 3 Feb 2016 163,534 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 154,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 143,594 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 7 Feb 2013 130,208 miles

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

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

smell of fuel under bonnet, no leaks found

Pass 25 Jan 2012 115,208 miles

The Detachable TowBall not fitted to vehicle at time of test.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 115,199 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

The Detachable TowBall not fitted to vehicle at time of test.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,752 miles

Both Rear discs have "Slight"rust on braking surfaces.

There is "Green"Fluid on all the rear brake pipes.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 82,442 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Handbrake on "limit"of travel.Noise from N/S/R Handbrake opperation.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 82,442 miles

Handbrake on "limit"of travel.Noise from N/S/R Handbrake opperation.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,995 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,306 miles

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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BV05 BHZ is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BV05 BHZ, 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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BV05 BHZ is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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