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LX55 EOE

2005 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,385 mi
Last recorded148,385 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 EOE
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 148,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 148,383 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 146,608 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 145,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 144,549 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 144,549 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Poor pattern and slightly low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 143,040 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 143,039 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 142,392 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 142,392 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 138,016 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rattle from engine and Check Engine warning lamp on

Pass 23 Oct 2014 132,018 miles

Engine management light ON

Fail 22 Oct 2014 132,016 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light ON

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 125,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 114,699 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 114,699 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 102,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 89,410 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 89,409 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,376 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 76,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

NSR handbrake performance poor

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,044 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 EOE is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EOE, 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 EOE registered?

LX55 EOE is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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