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AV05 HTE

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,347 mi
Last recorded94,347 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,347 miles

coolant leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,711 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 87,711 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,048 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,842 miles

exhaust flexi section in poor condition

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,997 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

power steering pump damp

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,192 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 10 Mar 2010 47,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,096 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,779 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

long handbrake travel

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 HTE is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

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

Is AV05 HTE safe to buy?

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