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MX55 XBO

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,124 mi
Last recorded47,124 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 XBO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 47,124 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 46,423 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 45,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 43,826 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 41,272 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 39,081 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,540 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle crossmember corroded but not affecting its strengh (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 27,006 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 27,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2013 26,790 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 26,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 15,135 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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MX55 XBO is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MX55 XBO, 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 MX55 XBO registered?

MX55 XBO is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is MX55 XBO safe to buy?

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