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MX55 LVK

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,137 mi
Last recorded44,137 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 LVK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 44,137 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 44,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 41,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 41,035 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 40,338 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in inside side wall, advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 39,686 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 38,287 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 37,538 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 37,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Heavy wear on tyre edge

Pass 25 Jan 2019 35,654 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 33,868 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 31,777 miles

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 29,758 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 27,076 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 24,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 22,478 miles

Air bag warning light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 20,742 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,534 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,582 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 14,158 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 LVK is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LVK, 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 LVK is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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