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LJ55 HBB

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,269 mi
Last recorded11,269 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HBB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 11,269 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,701 miles

Both front tyres worn to legal limits

Pass 8 Sep 2011 9,579 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 9,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 8,394 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 7,413 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 6,231 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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LJ55 HBB is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LJ55 HBB, 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 LJ55 HBB registered?

LJ55 HBB is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is LJ55 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 HBB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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