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AX54 WDW

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,116 mi
Last recorded61,116 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 61,116 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 60,511 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 60,306 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi hoses X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 59,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 57,049 miles

Offside Rear brake wear indicator wire insecure rubbing on shock absorber casing

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Jan 2022 57,049 miles

Central Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges lambda sensor wire rubbing on edge of heat shield fraying exposing wires (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake wear indicator wire insecure rubbing on shock absorber casing

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Dec 2020 55,542 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,478 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 55,478 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,483 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 54,483 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,756 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 49,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 45,681 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear ends of steel pipes leading to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe leading to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear wish bones/ coil spring mounts (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,561 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 39,361 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 36,268 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,268 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,564 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 32,559 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,402 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,545 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,513 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,189 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 WDW is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDW, 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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What year was AX54 WDW registered?

AX54 WDW is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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