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BX05 KHB

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,071 mi
Last recorded144,071 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 144,071 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 138,647 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 132,557 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 126,430 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 126,378 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 122,924 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 122,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 119,177 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 117,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,708 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 115,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 113,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 113,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,595 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 110,595 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 105,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 100,614 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,031 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,206 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 70,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,845 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 51,827 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2010 29,010 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,314 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,241 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 KHB is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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