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GX05 BYM

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,432 mi
Last recorded136,432 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 BYM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 136,432 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 132,017 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 129,687 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 129,687 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 126,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 121,779 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 119,384 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 116,549 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 116,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 113,169 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 113,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 110,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 107,346 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 104,995 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 102,056 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 97,763 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 93,275 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 87,157 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,436 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 78,323 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2010 78,323 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 69,008 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2008 51,017 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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GX05 BYM is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 BYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX05 BYM registered?

GX05 BYM is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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The MOT history for GX05 BYM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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