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LJ05 LZC

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

194,055 mi
Last recorded194,055 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 LZC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 194,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 194,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 188,349 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 188,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 180,415 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 180,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 172,741 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 165,385 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 158,715 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 158,715 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (AT THE JOIN) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (AT THE JOIN) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 153,374 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 153,293 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 142,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 142,147 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 134,688 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 134,688 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 130,249 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 129,631 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted/corroding.

Evidence of cut/damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall.

Nearside front tyre has a cut in inner side wall.BORDER LINE PASS.

Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded (fuel tank area) BORDER LINE PASS.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 129,631 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Both front wiper blades deteriorating/splitting.

Both rear brake discs pitted/corroding.

Evidence of cut/damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall.

Nearside front tyre has a cut in inner side wall.BORDER LINE PASS.

Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded (fuel tank area) BORDER LINE PASS.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 121,520 miles

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

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 116,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The headlamp cleaning device is not working.

The off side front wheel rim has been repaired/welded.

The rear exhaust section is poor/rusty.

Pass 9 May 2011 108,499 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 108,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 96,798 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 96,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,643 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 59,162 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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LJ05 LZC is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 LZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ05 LZC is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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