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BX05 KBO

2005 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,124 mi
Last recorded172,124 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KBO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 172,124 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 169,217 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 169,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 166,914 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 156,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 144,926 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 140,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 140,901 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 139,328 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

plastic headlamps faded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 139,328 miles

plastic headlamps faded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 130,646 miles

Aig bag warning light on

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 120,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Sep 2010 111,095 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2009 101,614 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 89,525 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bonnet release cable sticking

Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,351 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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BX05 KBO is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BX05 KBO, 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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BX05 KBO is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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