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BK05 XUS

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,395 mi
Last recorded35,395 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XUS
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 35,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2026 35,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 34,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 32,842 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 31,267 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 30,173 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 28,412 miles

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

Offside Rear inner tyre side wall cracking slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2019 26,396 miles

Nearside Rear inner tyre side wall cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on insides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 21,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 21,891 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 20,722 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 20,710 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside rear inner side walls (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 20,373 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 18,215 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 16,142 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 14,989 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 12,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs, inner surface badly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 11,295 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 8,224 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 8,224 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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BK05 XUS is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BK05 XUS, 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 BK05 XUS registered?

BK05 XUS is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is BK05 XUS safe to buy?

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