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AV05 OGZ

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,205 mi
Last recorded91,205 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 81,991 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 81,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2014 70,938 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 70,938 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,332 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,644 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,040 miles

NSF tyre sidewall lightly perished

Fail 12 Sep 2011 53,040 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

NSF tyre sidewall lightly perished

Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,311 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,873 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,288 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres are cut/slightly damaged 225-45-ZR18W.

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 OGZ is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

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

Is AV05 OGZ safe to buy?

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