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BX05 KJY

2005 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,667 mi
Last recorded177,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 177,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 169,533 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 169,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting plate by jacking point holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed by rear jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring rubbing on suspension (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

break wear light on dash

Pass 8 May 2024 153,991 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2023 147,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2022 132,713 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 132,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 123,098 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 123,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 115,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 115,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 106,919 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 106,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,301 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 99,296 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 89,549 miles

Front both

Fail 9 May 2016 89,508 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front both

Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,518 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 71,518 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,140 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,496 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,724 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 KJY is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KJY, 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 KJY registered?

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

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