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NX56 LJL

2006 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,209 mi
Last recorded165,209 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 LJL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 165,209 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 164,945 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 153,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 152,959 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front + centre part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs slightly deteriorated

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

headlamp washers not working

oil level excessive

slight coolant leak

Pass 22 Dec 2017 137,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 129,446 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 122,326 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 116,884 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 111,996 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 111,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 111,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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 13 Sep 2012 87,098 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 87,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,512 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,735 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 47,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,945 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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NX56 LJL is a 2006 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NX56 LJL, 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 20 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NX56 LJL is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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