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LX05 KWS

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,774 mi
Last recorded129,774 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 KWS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 129,774 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 116,821 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 116,759 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,270 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,096 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,456 miles

air bag warning light displayed

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 30 Aug 2012 65,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning light displayed

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,023 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 45,504 miles

air bag warning light displayed

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Aug 2010 45,491 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

air bag warning light displayed

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,788 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 30,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,284 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 KWS is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KWS, 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 LX05 KWS registered?

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

Is LX05 KWS safe to buy?

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