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AX54 WHE

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,757 mi
Last recorded75,757 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 WHE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,757 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

small chip to windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2019 68,224 miles

Nearside Front dampness aroung steering rack gator

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 68,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front dampness aroung steering rack gator

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 59,650 miles

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

Fuel tank strap corroded.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 59,536 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Fuel tank strap corroded.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,499 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 39,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,415 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 32,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 32,696 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,195 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 27,195 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,012 miles

lower pressure in o/s/r tyre

uneven tyre wear (front)

wash jets need adjusting

Fail 17 Jan 2011 23,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

lower pressure in o/s/r tyre

uneven tyre wear (front)

wash jets need adjusting

Pass 8 Jan 2010 20,280 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 20,280 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 18,112 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,077 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 16,077 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre on 3mm nearside rear tyre on 2mm nearside front tyre side wall damaged

outer face of offside rear brake disc corroded

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 WHE is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WHE, 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 WHE registered?

AX54 WHE is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is AX54 WHE safe to buy?

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