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AV05 LTJ

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,084 mi
Last recorded107,084 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LTJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 107,084 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 107,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under tray insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2017 107,063 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 104,948 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,820 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,214 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link worn

Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,063 miles

Both rear disc's are corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,659 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 51,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,412 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 45,046 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,046 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,635 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,140 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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 LTJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

AV05 LTJ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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