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MG52 NAP

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,269 mi
Last recorded98,269 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG52 NAP
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 98,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 98,269 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 95,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 95,371 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 90,812 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

Fail 30 Nov 2023 90,810 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT THROUGH INNER WINGS (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR TO FLEXI-HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 10 Nov 2022 85,076 miles

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

both front metal brake pipes through inner wings slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes nr. fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 81,302 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,097 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 73,753 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,710 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 65,700 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,469 miles

Both front tyres wearing on there edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a deep cut to its outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also wearing on its inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep radial cracks to its inner sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,915 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,819 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre has a nail(s)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 55,762 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators incorrect colour offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre has a nail(s)

offside rear tyre has a nail(s)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,414 miles

Front and rear brake pads - 3-4mm left.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres have their edges rounded.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 51,414 miles

Front and rear brake pads - 3-4mm left.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres have their edges rounded.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 46,206 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is very close to the legal wear limit of 1.6mm

Offside front tyre has the edges rounded

Offside front tyre is deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2012 38,976 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,630 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 27,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,033 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 16,224 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,224 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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MG52 NAP is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MG52 NAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MG52 NAP is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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