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LX55 DZS

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,169 mi
Last recorded44,169 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DZS
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 44,169 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 42,962 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 41,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 41,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 36,517 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear outer brake pad showing signs of cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2021 32,558 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,818 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Jul 2018 29,814 miles

engine covers and undertray covers obscuring some testable components

Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,749 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,123 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,575 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)

Pass 4 May 2013 20,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,085 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 14,085 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 DZS is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX55 DZS registered?

LX55 DZS is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is LX55 DZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 DZS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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