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AX54 UHW

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,841 mi
Last recorded160,841 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 UHW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 160,841 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 160,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 158,933 miles

General underbody corrosion

long travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Nov 2023 158,933 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

long travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Nov 2022 155,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

leak on n/s steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2021 150,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Dampness on n/s steering rack boot.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion.

Fail 8 Nov 2021 150,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Dampness on n/s steering rack boot.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion.

Pass 12 Nov 2020 144,677 miles

dampness around ns steering rack

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2019 140,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear underbody

Pass 19 Dec 2018 132,488 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2017 124,390 miles

dampness around ns steering rack

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2016 114,168 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 113,820 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dampness around ns steering rack

rear shocks damp

Pass 3 Dec 2015 104,027 miles

ns handbrake effort low

rear disc corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 92,445 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,688 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,201 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 71,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,014 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,650 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,342 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,605 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,516 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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AX54 UHW is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AX54 UHW, 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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AX54 UHW is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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