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YJ05 SWV

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,240 mi
Last recorded140,240 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 SWV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 140,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear inner and outer sills have advanced corrosion. Attention soon

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight exhaust blow from front flexible pipe

Fail 16 Dec 2025 140,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Advanced corrosion of nearside rear inner and outer sills, Attention soon

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight exhaust blow from front flexible pipe

Pass 21 Dec 2024 136,548 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Nearside rear outer sill repaired, under sealed but starting to corroded

Nearside rear parking brake performance requires attention

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside rear inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 21 Dec 2024 136,548 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Nearside rear outer sill repaired, under sealed but starting to corroded

Nearside rear parking brake performance requires attention

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside rear inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 2 Dec 2023 130,743 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside rear and offside rear inner sill/suspension arm mounting areas corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 130,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

Nearside rear and offside rear inner sill/suspension arm mounting areas corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 126,282 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 126,279 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 118,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 113,895 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 110,899 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 110,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 106,498 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,819 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 99,474 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 96,183 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,309 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,594 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,989 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,805 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,259 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,524 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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YJ05 SWV is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ05 SWV, 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 YJ05 SWV registered?

YJ05 SWV is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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