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AV05 LRK

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,202 mi
Last recorded56,202 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LRK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,202 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 53,196 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,743 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 48,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,820 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 40,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 35,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,091 miles

MOT WAS DONE ON NEW COMPUTER RETSET DONE ON OLD COMPUTER ALL ADVISORY NOTES STILL STAND

Fail 15 Oct 2010 31,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

AIR BAG LAMP IS ON

N//SR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS CORRODED AT BOTTOM

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE DAMP

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,843 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 16,901 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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AV05 LRK is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 LRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV05 LRK registered?

AV05 LRK is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is AV05 LRK safe to buy?

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