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BX05 KPL

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,971 mi
Last recorded152,971 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KPL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 152,971 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 152,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 144,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 136,786 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 136,786 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 126,333 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 117,455 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 107,963 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 98,623 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 89,723 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 77,262 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 77,242 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,017 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 54,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KPL is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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 KPL, 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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What year was BX05 KPL registered?

BX05 KPL is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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