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AV05 HRN

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,255 mi
Last recorded100,255 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HRN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,255 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 99,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two middle exhaust silencers (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,013 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,614 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 84,614 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,547 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,368 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 67,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

cut in osf tyre on sidewall

front tyres and osr tyre all have wear on edges

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2011 67,265 miles

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

cut in osf tyre on sidewall

front tyres and osr tyre all have wear on edges

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2010 58,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,240 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,158 miles

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 HRN is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRN, 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 AV05 HRN registered?

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

Is AV05 HRN safe to buy?

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