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BJ05 XKO

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

25,287 mi
Last recorded25,287 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XKO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,287 miles

o/s/front wing damaged.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 25,030 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/front has body damage.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 23,793 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,885 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 18,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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BJ05 XKO is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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

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 BJ05 XKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 XKO registered?

BJ05 XKO is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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