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AJ54 OWM

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,363 mi
Last recorded126,363 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 OWM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 126,363 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - also both deteriorated and cracking around the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 126,318 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - also both deteriorated and cracking around the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 122,115 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 117,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 115,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 113,648 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 111,672 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 111,508 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 109,173 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 101,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,762 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,692 miles

fuel pump damp

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2017 88,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

fuel pump damp

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,702 miles

Offside brake warning wire insecure

Fail 23 Feb 2016 82,697 miles

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

Offside brake warning wire insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,404 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,688 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 67,118 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

nsr door doesnt open from inside

Pass 8 Feb 2011 63,583 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 63,499 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,804 miles

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 5 Jan 2009 55,002 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 55,002 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,590 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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AJ54 OWM is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ54 OWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ54 OWM is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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