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AV05 RXT

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,249 mi
Last recorded67,249 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2016 67,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flexi pipe broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,130 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted or scored.

slight oil leak around gearbox.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,129 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 67,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake disc pitted or scored.

slight oil leak around gearbox.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,447 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on

both front tyres inner edges slightly scrubbed

offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,540 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,386 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,031 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,827 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)

hand brake travel

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

offside front tyre inner edge slightly scrubbed

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 RXT is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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