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BV05 MVF

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,701 mi
Last recorded144,701 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 MVF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 144,701 miles

Brake pipes painted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 139,322 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 135,506 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 132,720 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 124,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear silencer poor condition

rear suspension components have corrosion but not holed

Fail 7 Jul 2021 124,558 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 26 May 2020 121,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 116,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to nearside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,723 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,331 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,479 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,201 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,592 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,150 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,933 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,152 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 65,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

advise , travel in hand brake .

Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,883 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,697 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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BV05 MVF is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BV05 MVF, 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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BV05 MVF is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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