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BL54 MTX

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,462 mi
Last recorded30,462 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MTX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 30,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 30,426 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of vehicle and exhaust have a misting of oil (burning smell noted during test) source of leak appears to be around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 30,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of vehicle and exhaust have a misting of oil (burning smell noted during test) source of leak appears to be around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 29,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 29,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 28,957 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,525 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,952 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,050 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,920 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 14,917 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 13,929 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 12,699 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 12,685 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2011 11,392 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 11,392 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 9,428 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 7,651 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 7,651 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 6,137 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)

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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BL54 MTX is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL54 MTX, 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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BL54 MTX is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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