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AX54 VYZ

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,838 mi
Last recorded82,838 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VYZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2023 82,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 81,181 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,819 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 77,819 miles

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 70,118 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 70,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 65,201 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 9 May 2016 65,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 May 2015 63,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,662 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 58,644 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 52,195 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 52,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,084 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,998 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,950 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VYZ is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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