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BL54 URA

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,849 mi
Last recorded41,849 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 URA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 41,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 40,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 38,494 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 36,569 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 36,569 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 34,411 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 32,191 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2020 32,191 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 30,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 30,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 26,474 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 26,364 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,324 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,774 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 22,871 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 19,855 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 19,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,474 miles

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

cut in o/s/r inner tyre wall

Fail 24 Jan 2012 15,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

cut in o/s/r inner tyre wall

Pass 14 Jan 2011 14,468 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 12,769 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 12,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 10,867 miles

rec slight cut on inside edge of n/s/f tyre

rec slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2008 8,926 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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BL54 URA is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 URA, 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 URA is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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