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WL54 DZJ

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,229 mi
Last recorded172,229 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 DZJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 172,229 miles

Nearside Front cut in outer wall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 171,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm lump on inside wall (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front cut in outer wall

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 159,148 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 159,148 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 154,160 miles

two front tyres worn to 3 mm

Fail 20 Jan 2014 154,072 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 153,948 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 146,114 miles

clunk when clutch released

Pass 16 Dec 2011 135,915 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 123,413 miles

o/s/r number plate light not working number plate still iluminated

Pass 15 Jan 2010 113,352 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 95,192 miles

Boot full of equipment not tested

Front number plate cracked but not distorting letters

N/S/F Tyre has cut less than 20mm

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,327 miles

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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WL54 DZJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 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 WL54 DZJ, 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 21 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WL54 DZJ registered?

WL54 DZJ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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