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AV05 OGH

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,362 mi
Last recorded75,362 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2017 75,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,508 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,736 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 61,736 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,866 miles

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

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

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

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

SIGN OF COOLANT LEAKAGE/STAINING ON OFFSIDE OF CYLINDER BLOCK, OIL FILTER BADLY CORRODED.FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODED.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 55,828 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SIGN OF COOLANT LEAKAGE/STAINING ON OFFSIDE OF CYLINDER BLOCK, OIL FILTER BADLY CORRODED.FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODED.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,613 miles

advise alternator & power steering belts cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,138 miles

advise bonnet catches sticking

advise rear bumper melted

alternator belt cracked

power steering belt cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,122 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 33,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,750 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 OGH is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OGH, 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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AV05 OGH is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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