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LX55 DWY

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,840 mi
Last recorded75,840 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DWY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,840 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 71,362 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 71,362 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Nov 2013 62,504 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Oct 2013 61,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,255 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,593 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,798 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,982 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,019 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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LX55 DWY is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

LX55 DWY is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is LX55 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 DWY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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