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MX55 ELJ

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,339 mi
Last recorded22,339 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 ELJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 22,339 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 22,133 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,646 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 21,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut cup mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 20,957 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 20,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 20,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2018 17,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 17,823 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 17,822 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 17,453 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 16,909 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,944 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 13,721 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 12,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 11,786 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 10,288 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 9,235 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 7,686 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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MX55 ELJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MX55 ELJ, 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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MX55 ELJ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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