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VO05 BYP

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,525 mi
Last recorded127,525 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 BYP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 127,525 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 127,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 120,520 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 120,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 112,296 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 112,296 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 103,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 103,855 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,292 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,837 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,088 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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VO05 BYP is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel 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 VO05 BYP, 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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VO05 BYP is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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