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AX54 VXF

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,119 mi
Last recorded45,119 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VXF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 45,119 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 45,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underside coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rear silencer outer layer corroded, lower section missing

Pass 10 May 2023 43,236 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underside coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approximately 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working four bulbs not working in high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

outer layer of exhaust rear silencer badly corroded, not holed

Fail 4 May 2023 43,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underside coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approximately 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working four bulbs not working in high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

outer layer of exhaust rear silencer badly corroded, not holed

Pass 7 Mar 2022 42,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 42,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 41,474 miles

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

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 41,468 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,450 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 41,449 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)

all brake discs corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

one bulb not working in rear high level brake light.

outer layer corroded on exhaust rear silencer, not holed.

parking brake free travel requires adjusting.

tread worn slightly lumpy on both rear tyres, nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 19 May 2014 35,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

two bulbs not working in rear high level brake light.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 34,336 miles

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

light surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes.

outer layer corroded on exhaust rear silencer, not holed.

tread worn slightly lumpy on outer edges of both rear tyres.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,336 miles

light surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes.

outer layer corroded on exhaust rear silencer, not holed.

tread worn slightly lumpy on outer edges of both rear tyres.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,781 miles

jacking pad missing on outer sill at offside rear.

one bulb not working in rear high level brake light.

outer layer of exhaust rear silencer corroded, not holed.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 29,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,546 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 29,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,923 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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AX54 VXF is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 AX54 VXF, 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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AX54 VXF is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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