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AX54 XXU

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,833 mi
Last recorded53,833 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 53,833 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 53,057 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 52,469 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 51,387 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 49,908 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 49,156 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,074 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,350 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 40,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 40,651 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,076 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 36,243 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 32,102 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 29,304 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,300 miles

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

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 XXU is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 XXU registered?

AX54 XXU is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is AX54 XXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 XXU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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