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BV05 BJE

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,628 mi
Last recorded81,628 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BJE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 81,628 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 72,448 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 72,421 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 61,575 miles

engine leaking oil

Fail 15 May 2012 61,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine leaking oil

Pass 17 May 2011 50,502 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,455 miles

brake warning lamp lit

Fail 18 Aug 2010 45,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake warning lamp lit

Pass 29 Aug 2009 35,590 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2009 35,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pad warning light lit

Fail 27 Aug 2008 24,684 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,684 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 BJE is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 BJE registered?

BV05 BJE is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BV05 BJE safe to buy?

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