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RX05 UYD

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,975 mi
Last recorded50,975 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 UYD
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 50,975 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 50,975 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 49,848 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 46,923 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 46,205 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 44,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 43,493 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,968 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,789 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 37,789 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,458 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,767 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,084 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,078 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,378 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,216 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 20,199 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,853 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,062 miles

Nail in front tyre

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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RX05 UYD is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RX05 UYD, 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

How do I check the history of RX05 UYD?

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What year was RX05 UYD registered?

RX05 UYD is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is RX05 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 UYD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX05 UYD have outstanding finance?

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