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VA54 JHU

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,056 mi
Last recorded93,056 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 JHU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 93,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,047 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 90,047 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,935 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 85,907 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 79,621 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 79,621 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate perishing

Under tray loose

Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,930 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,987 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,769 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,891 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 55,891 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 54,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 54,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 48,520 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,175 miles

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing uneven

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,652 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,075 miles

air bag light staying on

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,712 miles

hand brake close to full travel

nail n/s rear

Fail 16 Jan 2008 14,897 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear baby seat locked limited test only on/belt

n/s/rear tyre worn o/edge

unable to view discs pads fully

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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VA54 JHU is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VA54 JHU, 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 VA54 JHU registered?

VA54 JHU is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is VA54 JHU safe to buy?

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