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RX55 SZR

2006 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,658 mi
Last recorded156,658 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Zt-t72,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 SZR
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 156,658 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 152,829 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 148,514 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe heavy corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 143,741 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre tread wearing low 2 mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 143,741 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre tread wearing low 2 mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 138,082 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 138,082 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 133,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 128,474 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 122,560 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,353 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 112,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 109,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 109,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 99,352 miles

Exhaust tail box in poor condition

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 99,347 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust tail box in poor condition

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 89,194 miles

Exhaust tailbox in poor condition - not yet leaking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 89,194 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust tailbox in poor condition - not yet leaking

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,917 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 78,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,219 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,724 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,469 miles

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 SZR is a 2006 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 72,888 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 SZR, 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 20 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 SZR registered?

RX55 SZR is a 2006 MG Zt-t, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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