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AV05 HSL

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,926 mi
Last recorded82,926 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,926 miles

Central Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front crack in screen

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated leaking slightly (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 82,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Central Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front crack in screen

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated leaking slightly (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,725 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,097 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner wall

Fail 29 Jan 2014 55,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2014 55,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,045 miles

battery not holding charge

both rear brake discs very rustey

handbrake long need adjusting

Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,912 miles

Advise corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Advise cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

Advise front brake discs slightly pitted

Advise rear discs pitted

Advise stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear disc slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,713 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,117 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HSL is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

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

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