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BX05 JYT

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,278 mi
Last recorded71,278 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 JYT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 71,278 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 71,273 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working light staying on (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,340 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,830 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlight glass clouding (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 56,029 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,694 miles

back box

o/s/r disc

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 47,640 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 47,638 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2012 37,590 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,211 miles
Pass 8 May 2009
Fail 8 May 2009

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 10,630 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 JYT is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYT, 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 JYT registered?

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

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