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BX05 JYY

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,179 mi
Last recorded170,179 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 170,179 miles

Offside Rear hub bushes slight play

front & rear brake discs corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2020 170,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hub bushes slight play

front & rear brake discs corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2019 161,085 miles

rear chassis corroded

rear wishbones corroded

water ingress osf headlamp

Fail 10 Aug 2019 161,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction missfiring (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis corroded

rear wishbones corroded

water ingress osf headlamp

Pass 18 Aug 2018 147,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 136,598 miles

inner sills corroded

rear wishbones corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 136,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

inner sills corroded

rear wishbones corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 124,472 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 109,552 miles

front inner pads look low?

rear wish bones corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wishbones corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,305 miles

front disc corroded/inner faces

nsf tyre near limits/worn edges

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,634 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 59,547 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 49,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 25,361 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 JYY is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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