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BX05 KGU

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

171,577 mi
Last recorded171,577 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KGU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 171,577 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 167,572 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 167,506 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 158,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 150,883 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 140,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 134,071 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 128,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 122,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Both front (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 113,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 104,505 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 94,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,291 miles

front tyres going bold on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2011 59,870 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 54,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,661 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,701 miles

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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BX05 KGU is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX05 KGU, 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 BX05 KGU registered?

BX05 KGU is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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