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AV05 LWM

2005 MG Zt

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,229 mi
Last recorded125,229 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LWM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 125,229 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 120,984 miles

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

low handbrake readings

Fail 8 May 2013 120,982 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

low handbrake readings

Pass 3 May 2012 118,653 miles

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre damage on outer wall

Fail 13 Mar 2012 118,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre damage on outer wall

n/s/f tyre on 1/6mm

Pass 15 Mar 2011 98,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,222 miles

air bag light on

brake warning light on

Fail 10 Mar 2010 77,222 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,210 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,337 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 31,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 LWM is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

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

Is AV05 LWM safe to buy?

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