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VU05 BVM

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,110 mi
Last recorded75,110 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 BVM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 75,110 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 74,767 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 73,795 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 73,031 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,924 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 70,601 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,245 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 68,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 66,668 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,343 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 60,392 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,990 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 59,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,146 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,565 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,011 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 47,011 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,489 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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VU05 BVM is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU05 BVM, 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 VU05 BVM?

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What year was VU05 BVM registered?

VU05 BVM is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is VU05 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 BVM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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