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AV05 OFK

2005 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,811 mi
Last recorded74,811 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OFK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 74,811 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertray loose but not likely to come off

Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 68,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,496 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,735 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,900 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 48,474 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,969 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,941 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,305 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,213 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,371 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 30,371 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,438 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,833 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,317 miles

N/S/R lamp lens cracked.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,216 miles

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 OFK is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFK, 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 OFK is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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