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BX05 KPJ

2005 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

237,724 mi
Last recorded237,724 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KPJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2023 237,724 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 230,528 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

heat shield loose at front

wiring loose under front bumper

Fail 25 Aug 2022 230,428 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

heat shield loose at front

wiring loose under front bumper

Pass 29 Jul 2021 222,285 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 222,281 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear brake calliper spring missing

Pass 23 Oct 2020 221,087 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 215,183 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low

both steering arms have play

Fail 31 Jul 2019 215,183 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing low

both steering arms have play

Pass 9 Aug 2018 195,344 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 195,284 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 175,676 miles

Front head light level devise damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 175,672 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front head light level devise damaged

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 155,123 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 154,945 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 137,047 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 137,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 117,816 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 97,953 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 79,311 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,702 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,814 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,457 miles

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 KPJ is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KPJ, 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 KPJ is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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