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BX05 ZZJ

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,276 mi
Last recorded74,276 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZZJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,276 miles

Both headlamp lens misty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 74,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both headlamp lens misty

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,963 miles

n/s/r shock absorber damp

Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,961 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r shock absorber damp

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,025 miles

long travel on handbrake

o/s handbrake slight low reading

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,529 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 64,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,484 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,823 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,327 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 26,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear 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 ZZJ is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

BX05 ZZJ is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BX05 ZZJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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