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WG54 SXK

2005 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,697 mi
Last recorded192,697 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 SXK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 192,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 192,694 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 185,398 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 172,893 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 168,040 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 161,869 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 161,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 29 Jan 2020 159,465 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension spring mount/lower arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension spring mount/lower arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear bench seat back will only secure on its nearside mounting. seat is still secure.

Fail 28 Jan 2020 159,351 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear-most exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes are covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear bench seat back will only secure on its nearside mounting. seat is still secure.

Pass 2 Feb 2019 154,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes, corrosion is slight (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter is slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover is slightly damaged

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 135,363 miles

Service light on

Pass 28 Jan 2017 118,972 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Service light on

Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,122 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service light on

Fail 20 Jan 2016 101,122 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 89,959 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 89,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,947 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,642 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 66,959 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2011 59,227 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 52,901 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

cut in n/s/front side wall of tyre,not down to the cords.

Pass 23 Jan 2010 52,901 miles

cut in n/s/front side wall of tyre,not down to the cords.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 46,304 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,168 miles

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

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

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

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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WG54 SXK is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG54 SXK, 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 WG54 SXK registered?

WG54 SXK is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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