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PF54 JWE

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,802 mi
Last recorded112,802 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 JWE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 112,802 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 112,482 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 111,487 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 110,216 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 108,023 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 106,501 miles

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 106,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 105,629 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on the inner braking surfaces

Both rear brake discs corroded on the braking surfaces

Front brake pad linings overt 50% worn

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))

Rear brake pad linings over 50% worn

Pass 18 Feb 2019 101,936 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

Both rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

Front brake pad linings over 50% worn

Pass 21 Feb 2018 98,044 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,737 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,910 miles

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,612 miles

Slight corrosion on outer surface of offside rear brake disc

Slight uneven wear on inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,903 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 72,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,674 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,737 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,519 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded

Rear brake pad linings over 50% worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,942 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 46,568 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,716 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 36,716 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 JWE is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JWE, 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 JWE registered?

PF54 JWE is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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