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BV05 YMG

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,956 mi
Last recorded67,956 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YMG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 67,956 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2015 67,249 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,707 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 54,547 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 54,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,011 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 39,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,024 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,024 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,958 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 28,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 YMG is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YMG, 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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What year was BV05 YMG registered?

BV05 YMG is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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