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BJ05 OXT

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,789 mi
Last recorded125,789 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OXT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 125,789 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 125,572 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 124,280 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 129,500 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 117,462 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 111,187 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 111,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 105,265 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,571 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 98,767 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,984 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,754 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 95,360 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 93,456 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,526 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 91,526 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 90,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both the air bag and engine warning lights are on

the n/s/r brake disc is worn and pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,577 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,406 miles

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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,844 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 35,844 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BJ05 OXT is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BJ05 OXT, 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 BJ05 OXT registered?

BJ05 OXT is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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