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LX55 DZC

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,580 mi
Last recorded68,580 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DZC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 68,580 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 64,394 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 64,394 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 63,146 miles

Front side lights led bulbs fitted (slight flicker)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand brake lever little reserve travel ,n/s/r noisey in operation

Fail 4 Jan 2024 63,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image obtained (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image obtained (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front side lights led bulbs fitted (slight flicker)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall kerb protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand brake lever little reserve travel ,n/s/r noisey in operation

Pass 14 Jan 2023 59,804 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 57,938 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 55,682 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 55,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,830 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 51,701 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,962 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 20 Aug 2012 40,962 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,090 miles

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

hand brake reqs attention

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,820 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 23,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,245 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DZC is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DZC, 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 DZC registered?

LX55 DZC is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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