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BX05 KGP

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,599 mi
Last recorded113,599 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KGP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 113,599 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn (inner shoulder)

wipers torn on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2018 113,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn (inner shoulder)

wipers torn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 discs are lipped

Fail 2 Mar 2017 108,100 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 discs are lipped

Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

wiper blades smearing

Fail 8 Mar 2016 104,814 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 100,586 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 100,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 94,205 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 87,352 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,392 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 29 Feb 2012 79,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,785 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,620 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre is slightly damaged on the sidewall.

offside front tyre is slightly damaged on the sidewall.

offside rear tyre is slightly damaged on the sidewall.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 62,620 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre is slightly damaged on the sidewall.

offside front tyre is slightly damaged on the sidewall.

offside rear tyre is slightly damaged on the sidewall.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,449 miles

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

rear brake pads look to wearing low

washers water pressure is weak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 45,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake pads look to wearing low

washers water pressure is weak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,955 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,053 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 KGP is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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