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AV05 LWX

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,693 mi
Last recorded123,693 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 123,693 miles

Front exhaust system slightly blown

Oil on steering rack gaiter

Suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2020 123,453 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust system slightly blown

Oil on steering rack gaiter s

Suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 122,461 miles

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 122,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 119,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the side wall.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 108,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2017 108,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 94,918 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 94,918 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,879 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 83,805 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 78,780 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 65,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2012 65,411 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exh bracket cracked

no b/s number or post code front no plate

Pass 3 May 2011 55,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 3 May 2011 55,619 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 6 May 2010 45,626 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,686 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 20,686 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LWX is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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