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MG05 ZTR

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,361 mi
Last recorded49,361 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG05 ZTR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 49,361 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 48,921 miles

A very fine , well looked after mg 75 v8

Pass 11 Oct 2023 48,857 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 48,733 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,274 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,102 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 48,102 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,766 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 47,194 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 45,772 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,550 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 41,450 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,582 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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diff oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,989 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,614 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,800 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 19,751 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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MG05 ZTR is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MG05 ZTR, 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 MG05 ZTR registered?

MG05 ZTR is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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