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RY54 UOA

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,923 mi
Last recorded98,923 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 UOA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 98,923 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 12 Feb 2026 98,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 5 Feb 2025 97,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 5 Feb 2025 97,714 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2024 96,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse light not working

Pass 23 Feb 2023 94,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under body seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) under-load ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

bonnet struts very weak

Fail 20 Feb 2023 94,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under body seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) under-load ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

bonnet struts very weak

Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,319 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 92,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,774 miles

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

under side covered in underseal

Pass 14 Jan 2020 86,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 86,936 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-18, on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225-45-18, small cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 81,009 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake noisy in roller brake tester

Fail 15 Jan 2019 81,009 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake noisy in roller brake tester

Pass 16 Feb 2018 75,736 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 75,736 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 63,342 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,527 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 60,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wearing low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,711 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 55,814 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 53,834 miles

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

rear exhauust corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2013 53,834 miles

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

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

rear exhauust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 50,969 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edges

offside rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2011 47,845 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,317 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,244 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 26,482 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

slight wear offside rear tyre

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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RY54 UOA is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RY54 UOA, 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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RY54 UOA is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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