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BX05 LOF

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,445 mi
Last recorded96,445 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LOF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,445 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 96,424 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,646 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 74,561 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 59,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,234 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 44,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,926 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 28,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,843 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,021 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 19,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,879 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 LOF is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LOF, 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 LOF registered?

BX05 LOF is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BX05 LOF safe to buy?

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