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AV05 SKJ

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,573 mi
Last recorded50,573 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 50,573 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 50,085 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 49,675 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 48,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 47,556 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,789 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 43,850 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 42,339 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 May 2017 42,339 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,812 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust rubbers deterioted

Pass 21 May 2015 39,253 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,607 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 31,186 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2013 31,186 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 27,918 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 23,139 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 20,401 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 20,374 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 17,042 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 12,908 miles

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

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

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 SKJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

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

Is AV05 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 SKJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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