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BX05 JYR

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,937 mi
Last recorded86,937 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 JYR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 86,937 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 80,686 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,302 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 73,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear wheel bearings noisy

Fail 27 May 2015 73,840 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake disc outer faces are corroded where not in contact with pads

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,851 miles

front brake disc faces very corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 59,785 miles

both front brake discs severely corroded on inner faces

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 24 May 2012 53,518 miles

front nearside inner brake disc face corroded

front offside inner brake disc face very corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 45,831 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 38,415 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,112 miles

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 JYR is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 JYR registered?

BX05 JYR is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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