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LX55 BZP

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,112 mi
Last recorded103,112 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BZP
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,112 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 98,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

child seats fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 98,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 95,620 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 95,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,599 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 87,597 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,283 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 78,282 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear discs corroded/pitted

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,599 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,305 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,436 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 26,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,999 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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LX55 BZP is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BZP, 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 BZP registered?

LX55 BZP is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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