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BX05 KJZ

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,277 mi
Last recorded94,277 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KJZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 94,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 84,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear springs corroded.

both rear suspension arms corroded.

o/s/r brake disc shows signs of heat.

Pass 6 Mar 2024 83,747 miles

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

Nearside Front PASSENGER SEAT (Note;- NO to 'n' fro movement)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring lower pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring lower pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 83,741 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values test void (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective very "LAZY" retracting! (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little OR No effort? (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit on Rear view mirror & "masks" on indicator stalk

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

Nearside Front PASSENGER SEAT (Note;- NO to 'n' fro movement)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring lower pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Note;- Rear wiper blade worn out!

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring lower pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 82,794 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. 225/45zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Radius arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 81,699 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Note;- General corrosion on underside & suspension components of vehicle

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 80,705 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Note;- Rear wiper torn/split

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 80,705 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on rear view mirror affecting view of road

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face (as marked)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Note;- Rear wiper torn/split

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 79,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,142 miles

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking.

Fail 6 Mar 2019 78,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS on inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,902 miles

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

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking.

Note;- PAD wear indicator showing a fault?

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear coil spring pan (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 75,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking.

Note;- PAD wear indicator showing a fault?

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear coil spring pan (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring lower pan (2.4.G.1)

Note;- EXHAUST rear silencer outer casing deteriorated, corroded & flaking.

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened coil spring lower pan (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,390 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box outer casing corroded & flaking

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,231 miles

exhaust back box is corroded

nearside front tyre is worn on the outter edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,964 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,394 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,780 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,718 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,720 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear brakes will require attension

Fail 5 Mar 2010 41,720 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear brakes will require attension

Fail 27 Feb 2009 31,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,705 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,355 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 KJZ is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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