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AV05 OGN

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

263,825 mi
Last recorded263,825 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OGN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 263,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 231,543 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 231,543 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 200,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 163,310 miles

Rear exhaust tail section showing surface corrosion around outer casing.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 124,134 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs scored

Fail 6 Jul 2011 123,820 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs scored

Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,520 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 91,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 71,539 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 48,380 miles

Offside Rear 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 OGN is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OGN, 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 OGN is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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