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WJ55 LKC

2006 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,969 mi
Last recorded144,969 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 LKC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 144,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 143,271 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 143,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 139,494 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 131,706 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,058 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 121,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 108,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 108,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 85,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front inner track rods have slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 85,384 miles

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

Both inner tie rods have slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint , on limit (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,594 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 72,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,151 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 59,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,046 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 52,045 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,790 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,429 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,073 miles

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

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

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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WJ55 LKC is a 2006 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 WJ55 LKC, 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 20 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ55 LKC is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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