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RX55 DYY

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,921 mi
Last recorded113,921 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 DYY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 113,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 110,276 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 104,783 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 101,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 98,550 miles

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

unable to open lower boot

Fail 22 Jun 2022 98,550 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened top suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

unable to open lower boot

Fail 6 Jun 2022 98,180 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear hatch not opening

Pass 16 Jun 2021 95,319 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 95,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 93,284 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,981 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

clutch worn

handbrake travel high

Fail 16 Jul 2018 86,981 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

clutch worn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 78,623 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,523 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,018 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,088 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,463 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,720 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 37,807 miles

body damage to o/s/f wing

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2009 27,801 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,801 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,247 miles

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

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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RX55 DYY is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX55 DYY, 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 RX55 DYY registered?

RX55 DYY is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is RX55 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 DYY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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