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PK05 XVS

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,555 mi
Last recorded97,555 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 XVS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 97,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 94,157 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 90,799 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Seat belt anchorage loose missing (7.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 87,972 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,923 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,055 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,166 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,835 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,406 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 68,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,731 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,003 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,025 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,822 miles

offside rear door not opening from inside vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2011 44,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear door not opening from the inside

Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,304 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,169 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PK05 XVS is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PK05 XVS, 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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PK05 XVS is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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