MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear brake discs wearing
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake discs scored/grooved
nsf seat belt sticking bet freed off to pass mot
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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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