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MG54 DAD

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,559 mi
Last recorded68,559 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG54 DAD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 68,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 68,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 68,100 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring behind wheel (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 car seats fitted to rear ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 67,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Jacking point pad missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is badly corroded on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light not working (not compulsory for this model year)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 65,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls are starting to crack, dated 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge, tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 65,760 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls are starting to crack, dated 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge, tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 64,888 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Pass 17 May 2017 60,325 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 54,752 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,843 miles

spare wheel is missing

Fail 12 Aug 2015 50,840 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak

rear exhaust box is rusty

spare wheel is missing

Pass 31 May 2014 46,149 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 43,329 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 39,912 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 35,948 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 35,948 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Air bag light on.

Front tyres worn on inner+outter edge bothsides.

Slight damage on tyre walls.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,416 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 31,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight damazge on nearside tyre wall.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,671 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,671 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,394 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 24,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MG54 DAD is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MG54 DAD, 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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MG54 DAD is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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