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AX54 VZT

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,870 mi
Last recorded100,870 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,870 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system corroded (front)

Fail 2 Jul 2019 100,867 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system corroded (front)

Pass 2 May 2018 98,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle section joint (7.1.2)

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

damp around steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2017 96,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle section joint (7.1.2)

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

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

damp around steering rack

Pass 9 May 2016 94,120 miles

Both front head lamps slightly deteriorated

Slight exhaust gas leak from back box clamp

Fail 29 Apr 2016 94,117 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section box (7.1.2)

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

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

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damp around steering rack boots

Pass 10 May 2014 86,464 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 82,707 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 79,171 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 75,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,338 miles

Front exhaust bracket missing

Front tyres getting low

Rear brake pads getting low and discs worn

Fail 28 Apr 2010 69,338 miles

Front tyres getting low

Front exhaust bracket missing

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

Rear brake pads getting low and discs worn

Fail 23 Apr 2010 69,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,091 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 44,485 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 VZT is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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