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PE05 TJV

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

44,192 mi
Last recorded44,192 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 TJV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 44,192 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 43,088 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 41,722 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2023 40,513 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 39,125 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2021 37,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 36,340 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2019 34,811 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,031 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,196 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,208 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 29,208 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,953 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,430 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 20,195 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,855 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,933 miles

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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PE05 TJV is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PE05 TJV, 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 PE05 TJV registered?

PE05 TJV is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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