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AV05 VRN

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,657 mi
Last recorded89,657 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VRN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 89,657 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,831 miles

EXHAUST SUPPORT MOUNT BROKEN

SLIGHT PLAY IN M/S/F LOWER ARM INNER BALL-JOINT.

TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 7 Oct 2016 74,411 miles

ALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN GENERAL

Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,828 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front discs slightly lipped

metal pipes to oil cooler slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,155 miles

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

both rear brake disks lipped

exhaust rear heat sheild loose and rattleing

exhaust system in general is coroded

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Aug 2013 48,073 miles

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

front fog lamps not working

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,028 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,138 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,094 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 19,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,363 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 VRN is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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