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HN05 BUO

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,040 mi
Last recorded65,040 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 BUO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 65,040 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre

Fail 10 May 2013 65,040 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 May 2012 61,296 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 61,296 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,284 miles

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,613 miles

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

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,614 miles

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 23 Feb 2009 41,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,758 miles

nearside mirror broken

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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HN05 BUO is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN05 BUO, 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 HN05 BUO registered?

HN05 BUO is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is HN05 BUO safe to buy?

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