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AV05 DXW

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,437 mi
Last recorded96,437 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 DXW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 96,437 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 95,138 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 92,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 96,719 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,463 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 87,463 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,273 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 69,273 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 60,790 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,442 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,140 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,877 miles

both rear tyres getting low

slight movement in drivers side steering rack end

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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AV05 DXW is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV05 DXW, 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 AV05 DXW registered?

AV05 DXW is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is AV05 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 DXW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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