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BX05 JZT

2005 MG Zt-t

Yellow Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,169 mi
Last recorded88,169 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 JZT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 88,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 88,169 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,839 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 84,640 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 81,524 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,321 miles

Brake discs front and rear have surface corrosion

Suspension components throughout showing corrosion front and rear

Pass 1 Sep 2021 76,859 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 76,851 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,836 miles

Underside very rusty around subframes.

Fail 5 Aug 2020 76,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Underside very rusty around subframes.

Pass 28 Aug 2019 76,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Under side and suspension corroded.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 76,751 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Under side and suspension corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 75,826 miles

EML On

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 75,826 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EML On

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,120 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 73,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,127 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,518 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,492 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,648 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,855 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,243 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 JZT is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Yellow with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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 JZT, 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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What year was BX05 JZT registered?

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

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