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RX55 OMA

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,549 mi
Last recorded188,549 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 OMA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 188,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 188,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NSR brake disc outer face excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. osr tyre incorrect size fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NSR outer pad below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 180,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 180,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 175,162 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 175,157 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 165,536 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy-n s f and o/s/r tyres worn low-parking brake passed on limit-n/s/f link boot perished-

Fail 10 Oct 2022 165,536 miles

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

brake pedal slightly spongy-n s f and o/s/r tyres worn low-parking brake passed on limit-n/s/f link boot perished-

Pass 4 Nov 2021 164,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 160,221 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 154,961 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 147,858 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 147,858 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 143,846 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 140,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 132,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 129,099 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 129,099 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 103,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel

Fail 17 Jun 2013 103,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

Fail 25 Jun 2012 75,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,747 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 37,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,240 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,277 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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RX55 OMA is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey 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 RX55 OMA, 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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RX55 OMA is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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