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BX05 KGN

2005 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,523 mi
Last recorded81,523 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,523 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle & trailing arms

Fail 11 Jul 2022 81,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle & trailing arms

n/s/r tyre wearing in inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2021 74,369 miles

rear exhaust touching antiroll bar

rear upper suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2021 74,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

insecure wire o/s rear

rear exhaust touching antiroll bar

rear upper suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 66,662 miles

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

rear + o/s front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Jul 2020 66,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket weld broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

rear + o/s front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,463 miles

Child seat N/S rear

O/S brake disc inner edge corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 59,463 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear N/S mid car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner at back (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child seat N/S rear

O/S brake disc inner edge corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 49,789 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,379 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced light lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced light lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 42,173 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced light lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced light lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,322 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 34,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,549 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

slight movement in n/s track rod end

Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,954 miles

both rear tyres low

brake warning lamp on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,939 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in the side wall

Rear discs are badly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,043 miles

rear brake discs and pads starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jul 2010 20,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs and pads starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,144 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 17,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 12,888 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 KGN is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BX05 KGN, 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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What year was BX05 KGN registered?

BX05 KGN is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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