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AV05 OML

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,534 mi
Last recorded150,534 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 150,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 143,338 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 138,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 136,058 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 136,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 133,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 127,618 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 127,618 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 121,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering Rack weeping fluid

Pass 20 Feb 2017 115,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak steering rack slight leak ()

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

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

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

centre front exhaust support rubber prished

Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,522 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaust flexi broken

slight play near side rack end

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,876 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,242 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 73,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn and in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,409 miles

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn and in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,950 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,456 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

front washer jets are poor

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,407 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 OML is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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