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BX05 KNN

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,532 mi
Last recorded178,532 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 178,532 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear. front pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front dip beam low out-put

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 177,315 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 175,976 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 173,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

O/S/R inner sill corroded and weak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides front and N/S/R inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 172,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes to rear corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F and N/S/R inner wheel rims buckled

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front in treads and tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 171,702 miles

both front headlamps frosted

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s handbrake lever has little reserve travel

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 169,637 miles

both rear tyres cracking in treads

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn(pads appear ok)

general corrosion to underside and steel brake pipes

Pass 15 Oct 2018 167,714 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

both rear tyres cracking in treads

fuel tank support straps corroded

o/s registration lamp dim

Pass 20 Oct 2017 165,530 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 163,467 miles

light corrosion to both rear suspension wishbones

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 9 Sep 2015 162,071 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges cracking in treads and cut and deteriorated in sidewalls

brake pad warning light on

corrosion to rear suspension areas

front brake pads getting low

park brake effort only just met n/s low

play in both steering rack ends

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 162,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges cracking in treads and cut and deteriorated in sidewalls

brake pad warning light on

corrosion to rear suspension areas

e/m/l on

front brake pads getting low

park brake effort only just met n/s low

play in both steering rack ends

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2014 160,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake pad warning indicator illuminated on dash display

engine management light illuminated

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 10 Oct 2012 155,832 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 155,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 154,334 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 154,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 143,650 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 KNN is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KNN, 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 KNN is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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