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BJ05 UNL

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,389 mi
Last recorded83,389 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UNL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 83,389 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 79,246 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 73,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,283 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 68,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,055 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,471 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,733 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,307 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 45,306 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside lamp lens broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear serious corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 44,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall perished (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside lamp lens broken

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear serious corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 43,320 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 41,331 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 38,174 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,544 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 31,987 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 31,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,748 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,752 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 21,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/front and rear tyres have lumps out of side wall recommend changeing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,926 miles

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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BJ05 UNL is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ05 UNL, 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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What year was BJ05 UNL registered?

BJ05 UNL is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BJ05 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 UNL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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