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FD54 BVK

2005 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

127,815 mi
Last recorded127,815 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 BVK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 127,815 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output HID kit very poor light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output HID kit very poor light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 119,668 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure plus rubber split (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output HID kit very poor light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output HID kit very poor light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,560 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake hose insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2015 108,503 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/r brake hose insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2014 104,106 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 104,106 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 90,957 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 90,957 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,523 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 87,523 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 81,997 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 81,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight pitting to both rear brake discs

surface corrosion to offside front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,586 miles

both sides rear metal brake surface corrosion

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2009 69,447 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 pads low

slight corrosion to n/side and o/side rear metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,447 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 pads low

slight corrosion to n/side and o/side rear metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2008 59,985 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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FD54 BVK is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FD54 BVK, 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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FD54 BVK is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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