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LX55 DWD

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,551 mi
Last recorded85,551 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DWD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,551 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,764 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear boot lip insucure

Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,126 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear boot lip insucure

Pass 22 Jun 2017 66,729 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,231 miles

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 48,050 miles

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 27 Jun 2013 42,474 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 42,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,600 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 30,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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LX55 DWD is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX55 DWD, 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 LX55 DWD registered?

LX55 DWD is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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