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VX05 UNV

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,168 mi
Last recorded119,168 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 UNV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 119,168 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 119,134 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe going into rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 116,730 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,945 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 115,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 114,852 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,932 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 104,663 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 104,663 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 96,858 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

damp around steering rack boots

front to rear brake pipes coated in protective cover showing signs of corrosion advise attention

Fail 31 Aug 2017 91,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

damp around steering rack boots

front to rear brake pipes coated in protective cover showing signs of corrosion advise attention

Pass 3 Sep 2016 86,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 80,766 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 80,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,845 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 73,842 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,088 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

offside front suspension top mounting slightly notchy through lock to lock.advise attention.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 69,082 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

offside front suspension top mounting slightly notchy through lock to lock.advise attention.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,304 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,688 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 45,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,034 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 34,034 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,312 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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VX05 UNV is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX05 UNV, 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

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What year was VX05 UNV registered?

VX05 UNV is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is VX05 UNV safe to buy?

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