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BX55 XZT

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,327 mi
Last recorded73,327 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 73,327 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 73,183 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 66,357 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2018 66,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mountings perished (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,345 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 63,028 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,729 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,762 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Oct 2012 46,523 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,808 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,787 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 22,131 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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BX55 XZT is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BX55 XZT, 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 BX55 XZT registered?

BX55 XZT is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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