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BJ05 XKU

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,547 mi
Last recorded96,547 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XKU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,547 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 94,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 91,903 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 89,805 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 87,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 84,372 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 84,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Cut in offside front tyre

Exhaust corroded

Offside front brake pads worn

Offside rear brake reading

Pass 11 May 2017 82,363 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 80,631 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 21 May 2015 77,833 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 77,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2014 71,845 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 65,438 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,391 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 50,048 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 42,155 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,570 miles

under and over engine covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2008 25,570 miles

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

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

cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

under and over engine covers fitted

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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BJ05 XKU is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJ05 XKU, 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 BJ05 XKU registered?

BJ05 XKU is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BJ05 XKU safe to buy?

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