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AV05 LWZ

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,337 mi
Last recorded86,337 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LWZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,337 miles

front brake pads low.

parking brake lever nearing the end of its travel !!

Fail 5 Mar 2014 86,337 miles

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

front brake pads low.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,625 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE NEARING LIMITS N/S/R WORN ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAKS

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITERS ARE PERISHING

Fail 8 Mar 2013 77,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE NEARING LIMITS N/S/R WORN ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAKS

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITERS ARE PERISHING

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,225 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 61,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,680 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag warning light stays on

Fail 24 Apr 2009 48,268 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag warning light stays on

Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,648 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 31,648 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LWZ is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

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

Is AV05 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 LWZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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