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AV05 RYR

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,117 mi
Last recorded68,117 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,117 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,445 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Fail 9 Nov 2015 57,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,562 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,126 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 46,003 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 46,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 45,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking inner sidewall -225/45 zr18 Y

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,589 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 35,589 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,421 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 19,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on n/s front brake disc

Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,266 miles

corrosion on n/s front brake disc

Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,335 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 13,335 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres are worn to 2mm and badly on the outer edges advise replacement

Pass 15 Mar 2008 7,806 miles

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

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 RYR is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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