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LJ55 HBD

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,004 mi
Last recorded128,004 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HBD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 128,004 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspension & brake components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 115,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gash o/s/f tyre outer wall

rear exhaust box badly rusted

Fail 29 Nov 2013 115,419 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gash o/s/f tyre outer wall

rear exhaust box badly rusted

Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,857 miles

rear exhaust box badly rusted

Pass 28 Nov 2011 88,974 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 88,974 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 70,994 miles

rear discs glazed, edge rusted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 63,646 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 63,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 48,469 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 HBD is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ55 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

LJ55 HBD is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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