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BX55 UYW

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,035 mi
Last recorded112,035 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 UYW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 112,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3.0mm

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 97,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn below 3.0mmn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn below 3.0mm,lower on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Offside slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod balljoint

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 97,697 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn below 3.0mmn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn below 3.0mm,lower on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Offside slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod balljoint

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 81,579 miles

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 81,579 miles

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)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 68,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn!

Fail 18 Nov 2011 53,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn!

Fail 24 Nov 2010 51,134 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

N/S/R TYRE HAS A CUT TOO OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,134 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

N/S/R TYRE HAS A CUT TOO OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,128 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,436 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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BX55 UYW is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX55 UYW, 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 BX55 UYW registered?

BX55 UYW is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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