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BP54 XZY

2005 MG Zt

Green Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,749 mi
Last recorded79,749 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 XZY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 79,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 77,154 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,366 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 75,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r 99kgf o/s/r 72kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,551 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,362 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 65,803 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,283 miles

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

front brake disc has slight osalation

Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,768 miles

Front discs slightly pitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 34,685 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine managment light is on

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,302 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 32,305 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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BP54 XZY is a 2005 MG Zt in Green with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP54 XZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP54 XZY registered?

BP54 XZY is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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