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PF54 FPP

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,527 mi
Last recorded124,527 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 FPP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 124,527 miles

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

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

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

vehicle is under sealed not allowing full inspection.

Pass 15 Oct 2024 123,669 miles

chassi and suspension corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2024 123,669 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

chassi and suspension corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2023 120,210 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2022 117,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 117,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 112,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 109,304 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 106,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 100,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 94,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 87,243 miles

Nearside Front tyres split on inner wall

Offside Front tyre split on outer wall

Fail 13 Dec 2016 87,243 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyres split on inner wall

Offside Front tyre split on outer wall

Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,870 miles

Advise rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,015 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 72,015 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,942 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 61,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,728 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 46,401 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 46,401 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 41,327 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 41,327 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 36,860 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,771 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 25,684 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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PF54 FPP is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PF54 FPP, 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 PF54 FPP registered?

PF54 FPP is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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