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LM54 JVW

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,263 mi
Last recorded223,263 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 JVW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 223,263 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 223,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 213,395 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 213,395 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 201,737 miles

handbrake effort just met requirements at 16%

Pass 27 Jan 2014 188,858 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 177,462 miles

child seat fit at rear

Fail 30 Jan 2013 177,458 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

child seat fit at rear

Pass 2 Feb 2012 169,685 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 169,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 163,549 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 163,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 136,372 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 104,541 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 75,066 miles

ASSYMETRICAL TYRE FITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT ROTATIONAL TYRE FITTED TO OFFSIDE FRONT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DOWN TO 2MM

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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LM54 JVW is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM54 JVW, 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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What year was LM54 JVW registered?

LM54 JVW is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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