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BX05 KLS

2005 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,064 mi
Last recorded230,064 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KLS
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 230,064 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 230,063 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 223,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 218,059 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 218,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 212,932 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 212,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 203,010 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2018 183,389 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 166,425 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 166,425 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 147,984 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 130,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 116,778 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 116,778 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 106,589 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 106,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,086 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 82,571 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 82,467 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 64,992 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,281 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,621 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 36,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 KLS is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KLS, 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 KLS registered?

BX05 KLS is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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