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BX55 UZK

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

47,886 mi
Last recorded47,886 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 UZK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 47,886 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 47,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 47,849 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coorded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2020 47,345 miles

Rear diff leaking oil and rear diff front stabilizer covered in oil.

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 15 Jun 2019 45,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff leaking

Fail 14 Jun 2019 45,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,255 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,408 miles

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust system corroded both sides

Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,643 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Fail 27 Jun 2016 37,642 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,673 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edges

Fail 8 Jun 2015 35,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advanced corrosion and pitting to both rear brake discs

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres getting low

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 12 Jun 2013 31,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,308 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,542 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,921 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 26,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,373 miles

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

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

front brake discs have advanced wear

Fail 5 Jul 2010 26,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs worn but not to excess

n/s/f brake discs is corroded

o/s/f brake discs worn but not to excess at present

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,339 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 17,987 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,987 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BX55 UZK is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BX55 UZK, 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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BX55 UZK is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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