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AV05 HSD

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,227 mi
Last recorded96,227 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 96,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 91,453 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,932 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 84,683 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 84,683 miles

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

Engine warning light illuminated during test.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 20 May 2017 74,821 miles

N/side park brake requires edjustment

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2015 55,741 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,360 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,861 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 40,861 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,133 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 36,133 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,371 miles

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

REAR EXHAUST BOX BECOMING CORRODED.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,453 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 29,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN.

Offside Front 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 31 Mar 2009 21,625 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,542 miles

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

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 HSD is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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