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WK55 HGC

2005 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,673 mi
Last recorded155,673 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 HGC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 155,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 146,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 142,486 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 138,016 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 12,496 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 12,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 120,633 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 114,050 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 113,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 97,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 94,528 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,417 miles

Front side lights discoloured / blue tint

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pad sensor not fitted but secure

Offside Rear misting of oil from shock absorber

Offside steering rack gaiter clip weak but gaiter secure

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

engine covers / undertrays fitted

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight corrosion to underside in places

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,749 miles

Advise both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges of the tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 89,742 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Advise both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges of the tyres

Advise nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges of the tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,818 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 87,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,227 miles

both rear tyre valve caps appear to have seized on the valve stems

brake pedal rubber cover is slightly worn

engine covering and undershielding are in place which obscures certain parts of the vehicle. I am unable to also fully assess the rear suspension coil springs due to the suspension arrangement

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

nearside rear foglight is not working

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,436 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,948 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,133 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,145 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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WK55 HGC is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WK55 HGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK55 HGC registered?

WK55 HGC is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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