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RJ05 UXW

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,704 mi
Last recorded49,704 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 UXW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 49,704 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 45,903 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 44,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 43,288 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 41,953 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 40,619 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 39,671 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 36,477 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 31,212 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 27,040 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 25,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,547 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 18,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 13,396 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 13,142 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,561 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 11,968 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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RJ05 UXW is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJ05 UXW, 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 RJ05 UXW registered?

RJ05 UXW is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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