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DJ51 LAW

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,794 mi
Last recorded63,794 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ51 LAW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 63,794 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 63,476 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 63,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 63,165 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,022 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 62,851 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 62,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 62,248 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 61,669 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 61,112 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 60,118 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 57,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 54,187 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 50,974 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 47,045 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 42,135 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 42,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 37,462 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 31,400 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,131 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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DJ51 LAW is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DJ51 LAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DJ51 LAW registered?

DJ51 LAW is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DJ51 LAW safe to buy?

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