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RX55 DYF

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,391 mi
Last recorded129,391 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 DYF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 129,391 miles

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 118,861 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad wear light on

Fail 31 Mar 2023 118,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad wear light on

Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 104,949 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 97,645 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 93,951 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,824 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 78,824 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside+nearside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,480 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 71,472 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,785 miles

engine undershield insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2016 61,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine undershield insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2015 53,960 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 50,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,578 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing

Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,076 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,622 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs have surface corrosion in areas

service brake padal anti-slip rubber worn in a small area,though secure and still serviceable at time of test

Fail 24 Jan 2012 42,621 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs have surface corrosion in areas

service brake padal anti-slip rubber worn in a small area,though secure and still serviceable at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,612 miles

detetcable slight movement in cloumn assembley

washers water delivery becoming weak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,104 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,291 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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RX55 DYF is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 RX55 DYF, 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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RX55 DYF is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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