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BX05 BTF

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

23,760 mi
Last recorded23,760 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BTF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 23,760 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 23,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 23,237 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 999,999 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 999,999 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 999,999 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 999,999 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 999,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 999,999 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 999,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 999,999 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 999,999 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 999,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on inner sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 999,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 999,999 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 999,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,696 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 19,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,696 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs inner faces pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2010 17,596 miles

both front discs pitted on inner faces

coolant leak from expansion tank

Pass 21 Jul 2009 14,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 13,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BX05 BTF is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX05 BTF, 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 BX05 BTF registered?

BX05 BTF is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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