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AX54 YCL

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

118,266 mi
Last recorded118,266 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 YCL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 118,266 miles

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

Central exhaust in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 116,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 114,069 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 114,069 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 110,091 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 110,088 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 106,447 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 104,416 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 100,262 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 94,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

back box poor

osf side outer sill rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,539 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,679 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,985 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,530 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,985 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,701 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,478 miles

front discs poor on inner faces

Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,674 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,683 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,030 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 YCL is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

AX54 YCL is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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