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BX05 JYW

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,882 mi
Last recorded61,882 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 JYW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,882 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 61,865 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 61,842 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 61,641 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 61,593 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 61,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,550 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear floor damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension units corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 61,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs slightly corroded

surface corrosion on rear suspension units

Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,740 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre outer tread on 3mm

offside front tyre slightly cracked and is worn on inner shoulder

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,970 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded on inside face

underside of vehicle and components showing general signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2012 31,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 20,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 16,244 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 7,723 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 7,723 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 4,011 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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BX05 JYW is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BX05 JYW, 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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BX05 JYW is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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