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YJ55 LCT

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,285 mi
Last recorded141,285 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 LCT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 141,285 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 129,463 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 115,693 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,343 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 77,793 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,793 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,933 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 67,933 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 25 Jan 2012 52,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 10 May 2011 41,258 miles

Nearside rear & offside rear brake disc`s pitted & corroded.

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

Fail 6 May 2011 41,240 miles

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

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

Nearside rear & offside rear brake disc`s pitted & corroded.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,865 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,379 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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YJ55 LCT is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ55 LCT, 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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YJ55 LCT is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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