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BX05 KOW

2005 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,206 mi
Last recorded156,206 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KOW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 156,206 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Dec 2016 156,206 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Jan 2016 137,187 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 segments (1.2.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

various oil leaks from engine

Fail 12 Jan 2016 137,187 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 segments (1.2.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

various oil leaks from engine

Pass 9 Jan 2015 115,262 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 115,262 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 96,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 77,295 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Jan 2012 59,078 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,575 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 26,590 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,167 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,168 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 18,961 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,825 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 11,821 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 KOW is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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