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N555 STA

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

155,052 mi
Last recorded155,052 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 STA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 155,052 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 151,336 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 145,537 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 141,561 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 137,836 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 134,411 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 129,122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 122,530 miles

Central Front Lower Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,041 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 112,040 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 107,353 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 107,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 100,253 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 100,036 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust corroded

handbrake balance

suspension corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 92,102 miles

suspension corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

handbrake balance

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 78,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

steering play

suspension corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2012 78,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

steering play

suspension corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 71,566 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 71,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,057 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jan 2011 63,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jan 2010 53,732 miles

BOTH FRONT DOOR STOP/CHECKS LOOSE

CORROSION SHOWING ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

EXHAUST LEAKING AT JOIN CENTRE PIECE

EXHAUST MOUNTING HANGER BROKEN REAR BOX

FRONT WASHERS ALIGNMENT OFF

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Fail 24 Dec 2009 53,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

BOTH FRONT DOOR STOP/CHECKS LOOSE

CORROSION SHOWING ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

EXHAUST LEAKING AT JOIN CENTRE PIECE

EXHAUST MOUNTING HANGER BROKEN REAR BOX

FRONT WASHERS ALIGNMENT OFF

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,117 miles

BRAKE JUDDER SHOWING O/S/F

N/S/F TYRE V RATED O/S/F TYRE W RATED BOTH REAR TYRES Y RATED

N/S/F WASHER JET HAS 1 HOLE INNOP

N/S/R TYRE ON 1.6MM OUTER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE ON 2MM OUTER EDGE

SURFACE CORROSION SHOWING ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,689 miles

tyre speed ratings different front to rear

Fail 26 Mar 2008 37,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyre speed ratings different front to rear

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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N555 STA is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N555 STA, 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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What year was N555 STA registered?

N555 STA is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is N555 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 STA shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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