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MX55 OGV

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,467 mi
Last recorded138,467 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 OGV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 138,467 miles

Shock Absorbers Corroded - O/S/R & N/S/F

Underbody Surface Corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2025 138,447 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 137,474 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 136,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 134,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 133,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 129,828 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 129,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 124,692 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 124,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,468 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 119,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box support detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 22 Aug 2017 113,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 113,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box rear end (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 107,592 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 107,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 90,728 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 90,727 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 81,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,415 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,676 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,448 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,805 miles

main brake pipes corroding in clips

noise from engine drive belt area

Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,454 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 36,557 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 OGV is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MX55 OGV, 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 MX55 OGV registered?

MX55 OGV is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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