2005 MG ZT 2.0L Diesel · PO55 NCC
2005 MG ZT (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 154,434 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1951cc
PO55 NCC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 154,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for MG MG ZT / ZT-T
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
PO55 NCC Mileage History
- 13/04/2022134,097 mi
- 02/08/2023139,439 mi+5,342 mi
- 24/07/2024147,157 mi+7,718 mi
- 06/08/2025154,434 mi+7,277 mi
Average of roughly 6,134 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PO55 NCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mg Zt (PO55 NCC) between April 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: MG ZT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)(Serious)
The plenum chamber drains block with leaves, causing water to rise and submerge the engine ECU.
- Front Coil Spring Breakage(Moderate)
The front coil springs are prone to snapping due to fierce corrosion, particularly on UK roads with salt and potholes. This is a common MOT failure.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (1.8 Petrol)(Serious)
The 1.8 K-Series petrol engine is prone to head gasket failure if the cooling system is neglected. Symptoms include overheating and oil/coolant mixing.
- Brake Pipe Corrosion(Serious)
The brake pipes can corrode, particularly in areas where road salt is used. This is a serious safety concern and a common MOT failure point.
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