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BK05 XSG

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,888 mi
Last recorded114,888 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XSG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2026 114,888 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

suspension components at rear corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 101,742 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central stop lamp faded

Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside number plate lamp dim

Offside side repeater slightly faded

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and also rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

poor headlamp pattern

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2024 94,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and also rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

poor headlamp pattern

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 86,985 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides [Lower] Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad warning lamp on but all brake pads ok

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Rear & Front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipes covered in grease/unable to inspect

Coil spring corroded Both Sides Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame has surface corrosion

Nail in tyre Nearside Rear ()

Nearside Windscreen washer weak

Offside Headlamp aim has poor beam image

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

Rear Suspension arms/sub-frame has corrosion

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 86,738 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Nearside (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides [Lower] Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad warning lamp on but all brake pads ok

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Rear & Front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipes covered in grease/unable to inspect

Coil spring corroded Both Sides Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame has surface corrosion

Nail in tyre Nearside Rear ()

Offside Headlamp aim has poor beam image

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

Rear Suspension arms/sub-frame has corrosion

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 77,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rears inner sills / floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 77,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rears inner sills / floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,876 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rears inner sills / floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 71,876 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rears inner sills / floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 69,030 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 63,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2018 57,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 48,555 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 47,877 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,839 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,056 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 36,052 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,269 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,399 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,323 miles

rear brake discs wearing

Fail 19 Feb 2011 21,318 miles

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

Rear brake discs scored/grooved

Pass 20 Feb 2010 16,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,294 miles

nsf seat belt sticking bet freed off to pass mot

Pass 1 Mar 2008 12,028 miles

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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BK05 XSG is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK05 XSG, 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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BK05 XSG is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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