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LB54 HGY

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,475 mi
Last recorded97,475 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 HGY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 97,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases font section (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 97,466 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases font section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,119 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 92,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 86,291 miles

rear exhaust back box knocking

Fail 30 Jun 2014 86,291 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust back box knocking

Pass 2 May 2013 79,423 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

osf brake pipe corroding

osr tyre 2.8mm

Fail 2 May 2013 79,423 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake discs slightly pitted

osf brake pipe corroding

osr tyre 2.8mm

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,859 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner edges.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake pipe coated with grease

Nearside front to rear brake pipe coated with grease

Offside front brake pipe coated with grease

Offside front to rear brake pipe coated with grease

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 55,859 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake pipe coated with grease

Nearside front to rear brake pipe coated with grease

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake pipe coated with grease

Offside front to rear brake pipe coated with grease

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,255 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 41,250 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,642 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine under tray loose

Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,408 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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LB54 HGY is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LB54 HGY, 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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LB54 HGY is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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