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MG54 MDS

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,699 mi
Last recorded75,699 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG54 MDS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 75,699 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 75,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2024 69,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 69,408 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 66,306 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 66,306 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,373 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Underside components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2021 64,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slight perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Underside components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,667 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,880 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 44,798 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 39,443 miles

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

front brake discs slightly scored and pitted

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,528 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2012 33,141 miles

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

front disc's rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2012 33,141 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

front disc's rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,911 miles

nearside front disc pitted

nearside rear disc pitted

offside front disc pitted

offside rear disc pitted

Fail 13 Jan 2011 28,911 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front disc pitted

nearside rear disc pitted

offside front disc pitted

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,662 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 20,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MDS is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MG54 MDS, 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 MDS is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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