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BX05 ZDC

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,405 mi
Last recorded118,405 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZDC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 118,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 118,399 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 106,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper slightly smeary

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

Offside Rear self leveling device linage ball joint has play

engine cover and undertray

osf nsf headlamp lenses deteriating

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 12 Dec 2015 93,644 miles

headlamp self leveling valve on rear drivers side suspension ball joint slightly worn

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2015 93,644 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp self leveling valve on rear drivers side suspension ball joint slightly worn

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2014 83,297 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 83,297 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 74,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,752 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 63,747 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,147 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,429 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,309 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,248 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 ZDC is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

BX05 ZDC is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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