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AX54 WCU

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,021 mi
Last recorded96,021 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 94,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 92,737 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 91,324 miles

All 4 tyres cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2017 91,324 miles

All 4 tyres cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 89,863 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,056 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,111 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 86,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,336 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,221 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 79,221 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,908 miles

SRS light on

handbrake is noisy and grabbing when applied

offside front plastic trims loose under wheel area

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 73,907 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

SRS light on

handbrake is noisy and grabbing when applied

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,156 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 63,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 51,882 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 51,664 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,904 miles

airbag warning light on

o/s rear door not open from outside

Fail 31 Jan 2009 39,636 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

airbag warning light on

o/s rear door not open from outside

Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,278 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 WCU is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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