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BK05 YLX

2005 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

40,369 mi
Last recorded40,369 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YLX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 40,369 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 40,201 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 39,818 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 39,038 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 38,345 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 37,941 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 35,952 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 34,513 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 31,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,739 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 22,599 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 16,410 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2009 10,787 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 6,344 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 6,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YLX is a 2005 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BK05 YLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 YLX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK05 YLX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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