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AV05 HNX

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,704 mi
Last recorded141,704 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HNX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 141,704 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 138,388 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 134,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody undersealed covering suspension & brake components

Pass 3 Nov 2021 129,036 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 111,357 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2018 102,148 miles

undertrays fitted obscurring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,948 miles

air bag light seems intermittent

under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 47,979 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 47,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,130 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 41,130 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,854 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 33,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,436 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 23,273 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 16,020 miles

both front tyres worn excessively on outer edge. close to minimum requirement

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 HNX is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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