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OU05 JEJ

2005 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,671 mi
Last recorded92,671 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 JEJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,671 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 92,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 90,877 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 88,901 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 87,304 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 81,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 78,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,698 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,328 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,075 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,675 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,074 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,058 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 58,519 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,057 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,354 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 53,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 46,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,908 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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OU05 JEJ is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OU05 JEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 JEJ registered?

OU05 JEJ is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is OU05 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 JEJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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