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MX55 OGT

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,895 mi
Last recorded50,895 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 OGT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 50,895 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Nov 2024 50,832 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 50,831 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 50,789 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 49,491 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 47,778 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,919 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 45,918 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,120 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 45,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front foglamp broken

Pass 3 Oct 2018 42,717 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 42,716 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 42,604 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 41,451 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,705 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 37,540 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 37,540 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,766 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,538 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,662 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 26,659 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,659 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 30 Sep 2008 22,486 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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MX55 OGT is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX55 OGT, 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 MX55 OGT registered?

MX55 OGT is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is MX55 OGT safe to buy?

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