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AV05 RZW

2005 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,567 mi
Last recorded56,567 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,567 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 52,342 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,342 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 45,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 39,865 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 39,862 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

nearside front and rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,308 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,554 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,950 miles

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 RZW is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 RZW registered?

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

Is AV05 RZW safe to buy?

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