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VX55 UZL

2005 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

176,607 mi
Last recorded176,607 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 UZL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 176,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced HEADLAMP AIM NOT TESTED (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced HEADLAMP AIM NOT TESTED (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUB FRAME AND ALL SUSPENSION ARMS AND COMPONENTS HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 169,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 169,364 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 164,728 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 164,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear brake pipe centre of vehicle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2016 159,441 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 159,434 miles

Emissions not tested due to severe exhaust system leak (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox is blown open (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 155,241 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 155,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 150,211 miles

high level stop lamp is missing

small amount of free play in steering rack offside knuckle

Fail 14 Aug 2014 150,209 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

high level stop lamp is missing

small amount of free play in steering rack offside knuckle

Pass 20 Jun 2013 140,220 miles

vERY LIGHT BIND NEARSIDE REAR

Fail 19 Jun 2013 140,213 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 134,879 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 134,874 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

air bag warning light on dash

Pass 12 Sep 2011 118,905 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 118,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside number plate light dim

Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,431 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 96,426 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 71,671 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,142 miles

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

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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VX55 UZL is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VX55 UZL, 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 VX55 UZL registered?

VX55 UZL is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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