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AV05 SJY

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,990 mi
Last recorded79,990 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack, leaking behind rack gaiters (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,989 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack gaiter damp with power steering oil (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very small tear in dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 76,122 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 76,122 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,005 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 76,004 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,326 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,523 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,969 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,131 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,536 miles

handbrake travel high

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 SJY is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

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

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