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AV05 LUY

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,182 mi
Last recorded61,182 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LUY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,182 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 57,013 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,013 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,131 miles

brake pad wear indicater light is on

Fail 5 Feb 2014 54,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake calliper anti rattle retaining clip missing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,177 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 44,590 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,474 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 37,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,127 miles

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 LUY is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LUY, 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 LUY registered?

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

Is AV05 LUY safe to buy?

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