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BX05 ZTW

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,356 mi
Last recorded132,356 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZTW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,356 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 132,181 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air/bag light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 120,966 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,692 miles

Back box corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,153 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism poor in operation

o/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism poor in operation

surface corrosion to rear subframe, trailing arms & fuel tank straps

Fail 11 Mar 2015 83,153 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism poor in operation

o/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism poor in operation

surface corrosion to rear subframe, trailing arms & fuel tank straps

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,713 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,517 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,238 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 51,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,300 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,957 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,039 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,680 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)

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 ZTW is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZTW, 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 ZTW is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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