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HX55 GJO

2006 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,008 mi
Last recorded61,008 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 GJO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,008 miles

Brakes ; front brake pads unevenly worn o/s worn thin

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes corroded at clips ( n/s floor )

Engine ; oil leak

Lighting ; n/s headlamp , condensation behind lense can affect beam image

Lighting ; o/s headlamp lense deteriorated

Note ; damage n/s/f

Tyres ; *** n/s/r tread at legal limit , 1.6 mm *** , considered dangerous , recommend replace A.S.A.P.

Tyres ; o/s/r tread low , at wear limit, recommend replace

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 28 Jan 2014 61,006 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes ; front brake pads unevenly worn o/s worn thin

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes corroded at clips ( n/s floor )

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Brakes ; rear brake discs corroded , recommend replace

Engine ; oil leak

Lighting ; n/s headlamp , condensation behind lense can affect beam image

Lighting ; o/s headlamp lense deteriorated

Note ; damage n/s/f

Tyres ; *** n/s/r tread at legal limit , 1.6 mm *** , considered dangerous , recommend replace A.S.A.P.

Tyres ; o/s/r tread low , at wear limit, recommend replace

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,246 miles

airbag light on

combination of minor windscreen damage--not restricting drivers view

slight exhaust blow from clamp

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,523 miles

damage to n/s/front.

front n/plate deteriorated

rear discs rusty /front pads worn.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 42,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

damage to n/s/front.

front exaust bracket loose.

front n/plate deteriorated

rear discs rusty /front pads worn.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 33,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS light on

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

wiper blades smear screen

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS light on

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

wiper blades smear screen

Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,369 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

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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HX55 GJO is a 2006 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HX55 GJO, 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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HX55 GJO is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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