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AV05 OGX

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,761 mi
Last recorded130,761 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OGX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 130,761 miles

+NEAR-SIDE AND OFF-SIDE HEADLAMP GLASSES DETERIORATED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 123,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 123,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 117,073 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 117,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 107,763 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

slight damage to outer edge of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 94,911 miles

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 3 Dec 2012 94,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 90,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,555 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Mar 2011 84,516 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 81,265 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 81,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,048 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,114 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 OGX is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OGX, 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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What year was AV05 OGX registered?

AV05 OGX is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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