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RX55 RJO

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,357 mi
Last recorded76,357 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 RJO
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

nearside washer jet not working but offside provides enough washer fluid for the windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,186 miles

rear foot brake noisy when applied on rolling road

Fail 22 Nov 2013 69,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,010 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 67,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both offside tyres on 3mm tread depth ,offside rear perished 225/45/18

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,316 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 63,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 56,607 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Fail 17 Dec 2010 56,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,454 miles

Airbag light on

Rear brake pads 70% worn

Fail 27 Nov 2009 39,454 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Handbrake travel high

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

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

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

Rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SRS airbag light on

Serpentine belt very cracked

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 RJO is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJO, 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 RJO registered?

RX55 RJO is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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