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X12 MGT

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,920 mi
Last recorded49,920 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 MGT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 49,920 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 49,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 49,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 49,745 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 49,723 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,650 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 49,322 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 48,453 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 48,432 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 48,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 46,102 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,986 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 42,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,767 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,529 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,346 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,504 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,168 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 28,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,596 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,493 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X12 MGT is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X12 MGT, 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.

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What year was X12 MGT registered?

X12 MGT is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is X12 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X12 MGT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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