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BV05 ZHT

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,595 mi
Last recorded86,595 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZHT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,595 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 86,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 86,334 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 84,535 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,962 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,962 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,428 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 73,034 miles

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2010 72,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust clamps deteriorated

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front disc's are rusty from being stood up

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 9 Apr 2009 63,714 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front disc's are rusty from being stood up

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,687 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 46,687 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZHT is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZHT, 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 ZHT is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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