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AV05 OJS

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,140 mi
Last recorded59,140 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,140 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 59,130 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 54,127 miles

cut in nearside front tyre not down to canvas

play in offside front bottom ball joint very near excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,256 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,113 miles

front inner brake pads starting to wear thin

handbrake travel requires adjustment/repair not yet at end of working travel

slight corrsion to underbody/slight corrosion to rear exhaust system

Fail 4 Jun 2008 27,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front inner brake pads starting to wear thin

handbrake travel requires adjustment/repair not yet at end of working travel

slight corrsion to underbody/slight corrosion to rear exhaust system

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 OJS is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

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

Is AV05 OJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 OJS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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