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BF05 OTW

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,843 mi
Last recorded125,843 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OTW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 125,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 122,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 122,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 119,190 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 119,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 115,627 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 115,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 110,860 miles

Nearside Rear Outer side wall slight damage

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2021 110,834 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 88% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer side wall slight damage

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2020 106,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 106,919 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 105,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake slightly grabbing

Fail 22 Mar 2019 105,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 23 Mar 2018 101,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front running off on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2018 101,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front running off on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,074 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight lens slight mist

Fail 9 Mar 2017 97,062 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,427 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 94,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,428 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,280 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 84,276 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,116 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 71,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,679 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,548 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,298 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BF05 OTW is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 OTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF05 OTW is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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