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AV05 RSU

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,052 mi
Last recorded96,052 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 RSU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 96,052 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 95,489 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 95,452 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 94,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 94,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged signs of tyre has been runflat on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 94,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring incorrectly fitted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged signs of tyre has been runflat on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 93,672 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,639 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,566 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 89,566 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 83,231 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 79,220 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,723 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,865 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 64,072 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 64,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,086 miles

rear brake discs rusty

rear exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre has a small split

Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,086 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has a small split

rear brake discs rusty

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 54,550 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 54,545 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 46,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high travel on hand brake

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,425 miles

high travel on hand brake

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,220 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 41,220 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,658 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread down to 2mm

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 RSU is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

AV05 RSU is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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