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HX55 GJY

2006 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,056 mi
Last recorded74,056 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 GJY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 74,056 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Feb 2025 73,935 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 72,714 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 72,714 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 71,756 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,673 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 71,074 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor oil residue around nearside steering rack gaiter

Fail 3 Feb 2021 71,074 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor oil residue around nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 18 Jan 2020 68,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 64,507 miles

offside front droplink boot slightly split

tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Feb 2018 60,305 miles

Front headlamp adjuster linkage very close/rubbing under lock on driveshaft

Front lower arm rear most bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 60,304 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front headlamp adjuster linkage very close/rubbing under lock on driveshaft

Front lower arm rear most bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,254 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 56,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,226 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,226 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,843 miles

both front tyres very low on tread

Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,843 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres very low on tread

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp leveling device damaged but still working

Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords/ply

Fail 15 Feb 2013 38,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords/ply

Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,576 miles

Oil leak

Traces of coolant leak/Spill

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,816 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear belt, belt not tested

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,002 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 16,158 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 GJY is a 2006 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GJY, 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 GJY is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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