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LX55 BYY

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Lpg 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,568 mi
Last recorded113,568 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BYY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 113,568 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 107,613 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Tank - Support Strap Corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 93,262 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at seam on centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounting arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fuel tank mounting strap corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,749 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 11 Mar 2017 83,749 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 25 Nov 2015 75,375 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine malfuntion light indicates a fault

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2015 75,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine malfuntion light indicates a fault

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 69,918 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 69,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,948 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

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

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

handbrake could use some adjustment

Fail 9 Oct 2013 63,948 miles

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

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

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

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

handbrake could use some adjustment

Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,333 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 53,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,755 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,338 miles

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

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

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

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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LX55 BYY is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 2,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX55 BYY, 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 LX55 BYY registered?

LX55 BYY is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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