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RX05 WYM

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,491 mi
Last recorded141,491 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 WYM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2026 141,491 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 136,179 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2024 131,948 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray and engine cover fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2024 131,906 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axel (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertray and engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2023 128,799 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 125,758 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 121,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 115,442 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 110,897 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 106,486 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,905 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 93,903 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed as marked (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,995 miles

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

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 89,987 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,294 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 13 Jun 2014 84,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,946 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,146 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,105 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 65,002 miles

Rear tyres stepped on inner edge

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,715 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,391 miles

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 WYM is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WYM, 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.

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What year was RX05 WYM registered?

RX05 WYM is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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The MOT history for RX05 WYM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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