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BK05 XVJ

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,395 mi
Last recorded147,395 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XVJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 147,395 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 147,370 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 135,818 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 9 Oct 2013 135,815 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion on rear silencer

Rear brake pads low and discs heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 123,470 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear road spring broken(not visable)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Right hand rear wheel inner rim repaired

Fail 12 Oct 2012 123,427 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Corrosion on rear silencer

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear road spring broken(not visable)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 105,902 miles

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

Corrosion on rear silencer

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under body heat shield loose

Fail 21 Oct 2011 105,902 miles

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

Corrosion on rear silencer

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

under body heat shield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,704 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R indicators just starting to show white

Fail 21 Oct 2010 87,701 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R and O/S/R indicators just starting to show white

Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,367 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf head lamp lense damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,350 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 38,350 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 XVJ is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVJ, 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.

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What year was BK05 XVJ registered?

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

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