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SM54 FZX

2005 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,468 mi
Last recorded100,468 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 FZX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 100,468 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 100,468 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 93,933 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,753 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,886 miles

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

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

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

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

both inner sills at rear corroded

exhaust heatsheild insecure

suspension parts corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2020 85,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

both inner sills at rear corroded

exhaust heatsheild insecure

suspension parts corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension parts under sealed.

Fail 16 Jan 2020 80,010 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension parts under sealed.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,508 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,508 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 58,568 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,460 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 48,756 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,455 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,283 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 27,566 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 21,277 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 14,214 miles

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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SM54 FZX is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM54 FZX, 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 SM54 FZX registered?

SM54 FZX is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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