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LX05 KMG

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

153,419 mi
Last recorded153,419 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 KMG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 153,419 miles

Exhaust mounting defective most rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides , shock seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front arch liner missing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 153,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective most rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides , shock seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front arch liner missing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 153,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 148,694 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 148,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 143,068 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 143,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 134,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 134,432 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached arm nut incorrect (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor loose (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached arm nut incorrect (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 131,290 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 119,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes to flexi hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 119,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes to flexi hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 116,976 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 116,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,431 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake pipe rusty next to fuel tank

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,905 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 89,905 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,648 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 82,648 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,234 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 7 Aug 2012 68,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,449 miles

air bag light on (fault?)

front under tray loose

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 58,499 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2008 40,055 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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LX05 KMG is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LX05 KMG, 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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LX05 KMG is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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