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BJ05 XLH

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,910 mi
Last recorded154,910 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XLH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 154,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 144,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 137,174 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 132,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 124,261 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 124,259 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 108,926 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine and under body covers

o/s and n/s outer sill covers

Fail 27 Nov 2015 108,559 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine and under body covers

o/s and n/s outer sill covers

Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,240 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 78,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,478 miles

condition of rear silencer

Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,888 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,275 miles

3bulbs inoperative in rear high level stop lamp(opearting more than 50%)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber pad worn

Pass 6 Feb 2010 34,860 miles

all tyres inner walls splitting

Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 21,731 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 21,665 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XLH is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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