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BV05 YBE

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,000 mi
Last recorded118,000 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YBE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 118,000 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 116,642 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 114,568 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 114,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2014 113,324 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 113,324 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,731 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 108,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 77,507 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,429 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 70,429 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,693 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 65,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,407 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 51,407 miles

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

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 YBE is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

BV05 YBE is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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